Submitted by Dapedersen on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:50
16:19 Romans “But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong." (NLT) 15:33 Romans “The God of peace be with you all. Amen." (NIV)
Paul ends this chapter with a short but powerful statement. It is a blessing. It is a reminder. It is a goal. We are to know the God of peace AND to know the peace of God in our hearts and minds. It is a wonderful experience to know His peace. It satisfies ALL of your longings. It fulfills ALL of your needs. It eliminates ALL of your wants. It gives you the sense of belonging to Him through Christ…forever.
May you know that peace, too! 15:05 Romans “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had," (NIV) 14:12 Romans “Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God." (NLT) 14:08 Romans “If we live, it's to honor the Lord. And if we die, it's to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." (NLT)
In this chapter, Paul helps us to see that there may be some differences in how we live our lives. We have some choices. God gives us certain freedoms. We need to understand and respect that in others. Paul also states that once we are under God’s care, we also have the best of all possibilities. Nothing can ever separate us from Him. We are His now… AND forever! It just doesn’t get any better than that!
14:01 Romans “Welcome those who are weak in faith, but do not argue with them about their personal opinions." (GNT) 11:36 Romans “For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.” (NLT) 10:17 Romans “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (NLT)
Paul emphasizes the need to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached so that people could hear it. It was shared in homes. It was preached in temples. It was discussed everywhere. We have so many more ways to pass on the Good News…phone, email, printed materials, social media, TV, etc., etc. and yet we often fail to share it with anyone. We are reminded that it is still the Good News that people want to hear. Pass it on today!
10:09 Romans “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (NLT) 10:04 Romans “For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.” (NLT)
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