Recipients of God's Mercy Scripture: Romans 9(NIV) 1 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that...
The Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit Scripture: Romans 8(NIV) 1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law...
The Devil Made Me Do It? Scripture: Romans 7(NIV) 1 Do you not know, brothers and sisters—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2 For example, by...
Dead to Sin and Alive in Christ Scripture: Romans 6(NIV) 1 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you...
How God Demonstrates His Love for Us Scripture: Romans 5(NIV) 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in...
The Righteousness Credit Scripture: Romans 4(NIV) 1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast...
Salvation is for All Sinners Who Believe Scripture: Romans 3(NIV) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of...
It's a Heart Thing Scripture: Romans 2(NIV) 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2...
The Gospel's Power for a Sin-Soaked World Scripture: Romans 1(NIV) 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy...
Paul Arrives in Rome; On House Arrest Scripture: Acts 28:11-16(NIV) 11 After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux. 12...
