Romans 3:9-20 - Just in case someone thought still that they were good enough to stand before God, Paul just goes on to say, there’s no one good enough to stand before God. It’s dark! But…the gleaming Diamond of the Gospel is coming before Chapter 3 is over!

Romans 3:1-8 - if my frailty shows God’s strength…what harm is there in intentionally being frail? It’s not a new question…

Rom 2:17-29: Paul calls us to accounting…are we “Christian’-in-name-only,” or have our hearts been truly marked by Christ?

Romans 2:1-16 - the finger-pointing religious folks now get their turn to be chastised as just as wrong as those they’d judge. Paul is saying, “Saved or lost - we ALL need grace!”

Romans 1:18-32 - Here it is, the part of Romans that Christians always use to point fingers at the LGBT community. But, is that what this is really about? The answer will surprise you…especially if you read ahead just a few verses!

Rom 1:1-15 - Paul lays out his greeting, his recipient, and his purpose. He is writing to the church at Rome - and to us - to inspire and share GRACE!

John 21 - Almost as though it was an afterthought, John tells the immensely powerful story of the restoration of Peter…and us.

John 20:30-31 - John writes his first ending, describing his purpose in writing…and ours in living!

Jesus appears…apparently on for Thomas’ sake. But His words to Thomas are for all of us.

John 20:19-23 - Jesus appears to His disciples…and gives them power beyond belief…literally.