Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact?
Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …
Tag Archives: Romans 8
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” ~Apostle Paul
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
“For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of God’s sons.” ~Apostle Paul
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
Is there encouragement for those facing temptation?
I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …
New Covenant — What are the superior blessings of the new covenant?
Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement), I am given the opportunity to receive salvation as a free gift. “For by grace …
What is the outcome of hoping in God? Will it bring security and confidence?
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking …
Jesus the Messiah’s Ministry of Forgiveness was Foretold
I need forgiveness. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I am guilty. God forgives me. Now …
Lamb — Jesus the Messiah is Likened to a Lamb
I don’t get it. What is the big deal about Jesus being the lamb of God? They are cute and …
Children of God — We Become God’s Children by Adoption
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. I become God’s child …
“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …
“In his Son, Jesus, he personally took on the human condition, entered the disordered mess of struggling humanity in order to set it right once and for all.” ~Apostle Paul
It was God’s plan not to mess around any longer. God decided he would end the “I’ve missed God’s goal …
“We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God.” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul challenges to know a few things. God is at work in my life Jesus, the Messiah, is …
“I thank God through Jesus for every one of you.” ~Apostle Peter
What should my attitude be? My attitude about others should be one of thanks. He has blessed me with such …
“The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.” ~Apostle Paul
What does Jesus love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …
“Those who enter into the Messiah’s being–here–for–us no longer have to live under a continuous, low–lying black cloud.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes there is just that funk. We all know that feeling. We can’t see clearly. We wander around under a …
“Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and the Messiah’s love for us?” ~Apostle Paul
God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …
“The anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” ~Apostle Paul
So I have to suffer a little. It is no big deal. Some days are hard. But there is no …
“God isn’t pleased at being ignored.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of …
Shouldn’t we be afraid of God?
You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …
“That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …
