Luke 22-23 “But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” Our time is going to be over in no time.

Matthew 26-27 Matthew 26 verses: 31, 56, 32, 33-35, 50-52 The only thing Jesus asked of his disciples was to stay with Him and pray. We talk big but fail small. Be alert to the little ways we can be faithful to what Jesus asks of us.

Romans 5:12Death came through sin…Death came through sin… and sin spread to all.Romans 5:13-14Romans 5:15-16Adam’s act was negative; Jesus’ act was positive.Romans 5:17-19 Adam’s act brought death, condemnation, sin, judgement.Jesus’ act brought life, justification, salvation, righteousness. Romans 5:20-21Jesus has set right what sin made wrong. That makes what He did so much greater! Greater Still … Continue reading How Can One Man’s Death Save Everyone? (Romans 5:12-21) →

Romans 5:1-5How do I know my faith is really enough?God’s work in your life and the presence of the Holy Spirit prove it to you.Romans 5:6-11Romans 5:6asthenés (as-then-ace’) literally means “without strength.”Romans 5:7Romans 5:8Paul describes us as three things: weak, ungodly, and sinners.God’s act of grace came before any act of faith on our part.If … Continue reading Is my faith really enough? (Romans 5:1-11 ) →

Romans 5:1Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.Romans 5:1-5 PEACE Verse 1 “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”eiréné (i-ray’-nay) means oneness, wholeness, peace, quietness, restColossians 1:21-23 NIV Verse 2 “We have also obtained access by faith into this grace…”charis (khar’-ece) means grace, favor, kindnessHebrews 4:161 John 4:17-18 Verse 2 “We … Continue reading Peace, Grace and Hope (Romans 5:1-5) →

Romans 3:27-31 Romans 3:20 “…through the law comes knowledge of sin.” Romans 4:1-25 Romans 4:4-5Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.Ephesians 2:10Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.Romans 4:16Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.Romans 4:23-25Our faith is credited to us as righteousness. Four practical things we can take away from the … Continue reading Righteous by Faith: Abraham (Romans 3:27-4:25) →

Romans 3:19Romans 3:20Justice (dikaioo) means “to be declared just or righteous (in right standing).”Romans 3:21-26 (reference)Romans 3:21-22a Romans 3:22b-23 Once we realize we’re all in the same sinking ship, we’ll see that we all need rescuing.Romans 3:24-25a Grace (charis) means “kindness, grace, favor.”Redemption (polutrósis) means “a release, effected by payment of ransom.”Propitiation (hilastérion) means “to … Continue reading The Just and The Justifier (Romans 3:21-26) →

Religious identity is about relying on heritage and history for salvation, rather than having genuine faith in Christ. Romans 2:17 Romans 2:25 Romans 2:28-29 The problem with Religious Identity is that it creates a false sense of entitlement that prevents someone from turning to Jesus. Romans 3:1-4 Psalm 51:3-4 Romans 3:5-8 Romans 2:4-5 Romans 3:9-18 … Continue reading The Problem with Religious Identity (Romans 3:1-20) →