LIFE IN CHRISTRomans 5 “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one Man, Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:17). Life or death do not just lieContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ABRAHAM’S FAITHRomans 4 “The words, ‘It was credited to him,’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead” (Rom. 4:23). From the very beginning, righteousness has been a gift, received by faith. OverviewAbraham servesContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
NO ONE RIGHTEOUSRomans 2–3 “No one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the Law; rather through the Law we become conscious of sin” (Rom. 3:20). All have sinned. So all are eligible for the salvation won by Jesus for sinners. BackgroundLaw. “Law” is one of the most complex concepts in Scripture. TheContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Habakkuk INTRODUCTIONHabakkuk wrote in the time of godly King Josiah. The prophet was deeply troubled by the injustices prevailing in Judah’s society despite a religious revival. God revealed His intention to use the Babylonians to punish Judah. The Lord went on to show the troubled prophet that the wicked only seem to succeed. Strengthened byContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE DAY OF THE LORD2 Thessalonians 2–3 “For that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawless-ness is revealed” (2 Thes. 2:3). Holding to Christian teachings involves remembering what lies ahead. BackgroundThe Day of the Lord. This phrase, that was picked up from the Old Testament has great theological significance.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
