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31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. I have often wondered about the thinking of someone who tries to make a quick counterfeit dollar bill and the attempt to pass it off as genuine. Since the dollar represents the integrity of the United States,Continue reading “25July2010 Romans 3:31”

4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.” An absolute impossibility in the age of ‘science’. We have come to accept the idea that there are always exceptions. The laws ofContinue reading “24July2010 Romans 3:4”

2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. Do you remember ever loosing something given to you to pass along to someone else? Maybe it was lunch money for your sibling, the field-trip permission slip, or that phone message. We have all dropped the ballContinue reading “23July2010 Romans 3:2”

24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” What is your reputation among non-Christ-followers? If they were to give a report today about the effect of Jesus in our lives, would we even pass? And believe me, if they can’t see Jesus at work, then we need toContinue reading “22July2010 Romans 2:24”

28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. I am amazed at the lengths to which people will go to avoid acknowledging God’s claim to their lives. We as humans would ratherContinue reading “21July2010 Romans 1:28”

18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, Godlessness and wickedness. Acting as if God does not have moral authority in our lives or acting as if there were no moral authority at all, that sure sums upContinue reading “20July2010 Romans 1:18”

11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— What do we get emotionally charged about to the point of action? What moves us to engage the world beyond ourselves? When was the last time you denied your own desires and did what wasContinue reading “19July2010 Romans 1:11”

9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you The idea of constantly, continually, unceasingly doing anything is foreign to our Western minds. Our minds have been trained by television to function in twenty five minute bursts, with frequent commercialContinue reading “18July2010 Romans 1:9”