Fellowship Bible Church of Longview TX

Scripture Reading: Taylor Mobley

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Romans 7 showed the depth of struggle caused by sin’s influence. It is natural to ask what God thinks of us given the power of sin’s influence in our lives. Paul’s answer in Romans 8 is reassuring. Today we enter one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible.

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Paul has connected the Law of Moses with sin and death. In Romans 7:1-6, Paul assured us that we are free from the Law’s condemnation. That raised a natural question to his original readers: Was the Law bad? Paul answers that question in today’s passage by causing us to take a hard look at ourselves.

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Paul shows in Romans 6 that we are no longer under sin’s control because of WHO we are (6:1-14) and WHOSE we are (6:15-23). But what happens to us as we continue to sin? Does God just turn around and condemn us again? Paul reassures us in Romans 7:1-6 that we are free from what used to condemn us.

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In today’s passage, the Scripture addresses those who would use God’s grace as a license to sin. The apostle Paul answers the question, “Is it OK to sin, because we aren’t under the law but under grace?”

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Paul ends Romans 5 with the promise that even as sin increases, grace abounds all the more. Paul starts Romans 6 by anticipating a question: Why not sin more to generate more grace? Paul answers in an unexpected way. He doesn’t use a cost-benefit analysis like we so often do. He talks about who we are.

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In Romans 5:1-11 Paul showed that Jesus made it possible to have peace with God. Jesus’ death changes how we view suffering, where we place our hope, and how God relates to us. In this week’s passage Paul explains why we can be confident that Jesus can deliver on all of these promises.

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In the first four chapters, Paul argues that we are made right with God (“justified”) by faith in Jesus and His death on the cross. In chapter 5, Paul helps us understand the significance of that truth.

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Today I want you to focus on the passage and the Savior. Responding to Jesus in worship and faith is more important than filling in the blanks. So no blanks today. Instead, there is a summary of the major sections and a question for each section to help you respond to Jesus in faith.

The Tomb or the Person

The priority at Easter is not to marvel at an empty tomb but to get to know the risen Savior.

What is captivating you this Easter? What are you in awe of?

The Resurrection and Grief

The power for Mary was more than Jesus being restored; He was revealed.

What losses are you experiencing? How is Jesus revealing Himself to you through those losses?

The eighth installment in the Holy Week devotionals from Pastor Todd Malone, focusing on the words of Jesus in the days leading to the Cross. This is the last of three Good Friday devotionals.

The sixth installment in the Holy Week devotionals from Pastor Todd Malone, focusing on the words of Jesus in the days leading to the Cross. This is the first of three Good Friday devotionals.