But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Do you ever blame Adam because we have to work hard because of the curse? Whenever I do something that reminds me of why we have to do what we do, I blame both Adam and Eve. Read Romans 5:12-21. Adam sinned. Sinned entered the world. Sin brought death. Death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. People sinned before there was even the law was given. Adam is a symbol, a representation of Christ, who is yet to come. Paul went back to the very beginning to help the people…
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The Gift
But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Have you ever doubted God’s love for you? Do you know of anyone that doubts God’s love for them? How about these questions, “How could God let His Son die for his enemies?”; “Well, if God loves me so much, why does he allow bad things to happen?” What other questions have you asked or heard of? What do you know about justification? The truths we know about justification is that Christ died for us. We are forgiven. We have hope and peace. We are justified by faith. We…
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Our Hope In Christ’s Life
. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners. Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Read Romans 5:6-11 Let’s read Romans 5:8 in a few translations. The NIV, states it this way, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. The HCSB says, “For while we were still helpless, at the appointed moment, Christ died for the ungodly. The KJV, “for when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Do you see all the keywords from these different translations? “Just the right time”, appointed moment, in due time. Jesus…
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When Hope Doesn’t Disappoint
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:1-2 Have you ever been disappointed by the course of events around you that you were looking forward too? I have. When I thought something would go one way and it ended up going another way. Or even in the comparison game, see how things go for one family, yet that is not happening for me on how I desire it to go. Read Roman 5:1-2. Paul’s letters…
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Against All Hope
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Hope! What kind of hope do you have? Do you have guarded hope? Or do you have optimistic hope? Either way, there are pitfalls to both postures. IF you are overly optimistic, you might not be prepared for the outcome. However, if you don’t let yourself be too hopeful, you can miss blessings. Read Romans 4:13-25. What are you hoping for? What is the good news of hope? Paul speaks about faith, however, it brings in the connection of promises and hope. This brings us to a deeper understanding…
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Bad News And Good News
Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God. What then? I some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, ” That thou lightest be justified in thy words, and lightest prevail when thou art judge. ” Romans 3:1-4 Have you ever heard the phrase “Do you want the good news or the bad news first?” Are you a person who wants the bad news first or wants the good news? Read Romans 3:9-20. Sin…
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A Changed Heart
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes- the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:16-17 What is something that you collect, or what paraphernalia for a hobby or interest do you get giddy to purchase? Today we are going to dive into Paul’s teaching that gets at the heart of our faith. Paul helps us to see…
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The Secret Life
Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Do you tend to look at others’ sins over your own? I do think we…
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The Extravagant Exchange: Part Two
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. Psalm 19:1-4 Paul was a man that was not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ because “it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes”. Paul knew that it has the power to change everyone, and his passion is that all people would believe in the gospel and be saved. The book of…
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The Extravagant Exchange: Part One
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. Psalm 19:1-4 God has written His existence into the sky. Have you seen glimpses of God in creation? Let’s read Romans 1:18-20. Highlight or write down how God revealed Himself to the world according to this passage. How are they described? In verse 20, it says “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the…