The wait for Christ’s return has been a long one, but the things Paul wrote to the Thessalonians about how we are to wait remain true.
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Romans 8, Part 2: New Life in Christ
In baptism we were crucified and buried with Christ, we have been declared dead to the law and dead to sin. How then should we live?
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Continue readingRomans 5, Part 2: Reconciled with God and Others
Where relationships are conflicted even small things can cause fights, but where the relationships are strong and loving even major things can be handled. In Romans 5, Paul invites us to consider our relationship with God and what it means to be reconciled with him.
Continue readingRomans 4: Abraham’s Children
Every Vacation Bible School needs a wiggle song. One that was a lot of fun is Father Abraham. It goes like this
Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
and I am one of them and so are you
so let’s just praise the Lord!
After each chorus a body part is named, left arm, right arm, left foot, right foot, then turn around, then sit down. It’s a simple song; however, there is a profound truth hiding behind the words.
Continue readingRomans 1: Not Ashamed
Have you noticed how often the word “shame” keeps cropping up? I mention this, because in chapter 1 of the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul says that he is not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of those who believe. He’s basically saying he will not be silenced, even if
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