Romans – The Arnold Journey

Ourselves

Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. It is easy to point our finger at other people when things seem to go wrong. At least for a portion of society, that is our natural reaction. Some people do exactly the opposite. They take all the blame onContinue reading “Ourselves”

Allegiance

Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. Who has your allegiance? When your team isn’t doing so well in the playoffs, if they made it at all, doContinue reading “Allegiance”

Faith

Romans 4:4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. I have one grandson of my six grandsons who has discovered the joy of faith. Let me explain. He is twelve. He offers his services to his neighbors, cutting grass, pulling weeds, walking pets, just aboutContinue reading “Faith”

Romans 15:31-32 Refreshing

Romans 15:31-32 Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, 32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. Many people often have anContinue reading ” Romans 15:31-32 Refreshing”

Romans 12:18 Still?

Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Are there still people in your life who rub you the wrong way? I say “still” because there is a tendency to allow those connections to atrophy by neglect. We don’t like the discomfort, so we withdrawContinue reading “Romans 12:18 Still?”

Romans 8:29 Predestined Period?

Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. There are some disagreements among honest, seeking Christ-followers about the role of humans in the work of God. To put it too simply, some believe GodContinue reading “Romans 8:29 Predestined Period?”

Romans 7:10-11 Intention

Romans 7:10-11 I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death. 11 For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the commandment put me to death. Sometimes what we intend does not happen. The outcome doesn’t match what we had planned. Even the bestContinue reading “Romans 7:10-11 Intention”

Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong — 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. Sometimes we think “spiritual” things must be mysterious or ephemeral, are difficult to grasp, hard to get ourContinue reading “Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual”

Mystery Solved! – Romans 16:25-26

Romans 16:25-26 25 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so thatContinue reading “Mystery Solved! – Romans 16:25-26”

Strength – Romans 15:1

Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Christianity is an upside down belief. It makes claims of its followers that are simply unreasonable. It purposefully makes obedient followers sound and act differently from those in the surrounding culture, so that they becomeContinue reading “Strength – Romans 15:1”