• My Daily Thoughts—Romans 16:1-5

    Chapter summary from Constable: “This sixteenth chapter is neglected by many to their own loss. It is by far the most extensive, intimate and particular of all the words of loving greeting in Paul’s marvelous letters. No one can afford to miss this wonderful outpouring of the heart of our…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:28-33

    Romans 15:28-33 (WEL) Therefore, after I have finished this and have safely delivered this fruit to them, I will come to you by way of Spain. 29 I am confident that when I come to you, I will come in the full blessing of Good News about Christ. 30 Now,…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:23-27

    Romans 15:23-27 (WEL) But now having no more opportunity in this area and having great desire for many years to come to you. 24 Whenever I take my journey to Spain, I will come to you, for I hope to see you on my journey and be assisted by you,…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:18-22

    Romans 15:18-22 (WEL) For I will not speak boldly about any of those things, except what Christ accomplished through me (to make the Gentiles obedient in word and deed). 19 By mighty signs and wonders [done] by the power of God’s Spirit, so that from Jerusalem and all the way…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:14-17

    Romans 15:14-17 (WEL) I, myself, am also persuaded about you, my brothers and sisters, that you are also full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, also able to caution one another. 15 Brothers and sisters, I have written quite boldly to you on some points, as a reminder. [This is]…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:7-13

    Romans 15:7-13 (WEL) Therefore, accept one another as Christ also accepted us for God’s glory. 8 I say [to you] that Christ Jesus was a minister to the circumcision for God’s truth, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers. 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for…

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  • My Daily Thoughts—Romans 15:1-6

    Constable’s summary: “In contrasting chapters 1-11 with chapters 12-16 of Romans, perhaps the most important distinction is that the first part deals primarily with God’s actions for humanity, and the last part deals with people’s actions in response to God’s. This is an oversimplification of the book, but the distinction…

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  • What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

    The are two main subsets of Salvation: 1) salvation from and 2) salvation to. Deliverance (salvation) from 1 God’s wrath—Romans 5:9 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10 2 Sin—Romans 5:10 Romans 6:6, and Romans 6:16 3 Foolishness—1 Corinthians 2:14 4 This evil world—Galatians 1:4 5 Devil—Hebrews 2:14-15 Saved for 1 Spiritual blessings—Ephesians…

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