Separated from God: Spiritual Blindness and Confusion
Romans 1:21b,c (NLT) And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Message I. Spiritual Blindness and Death When the first man and woman ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3:6, https://www.comnc.org/the-beginning-of-sin-refusing-to-worship-and-give-thanks-to-god), they were separated from […]
No Excuse: God Revealed Through Creation
Romans 1:19-20 NLT 19 They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing […]
Suppressing the Truth: God’s Anger and the Power of the Gospel
Romans 1:18 NLT 18 But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Message Today’s scripture speaks of God’s anger against all sinful and wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. After God spoke the truth (Genesis 2:15), the serpent lied in opposition to […]
No Shame in the Gospel: It Is the Power of God!
Romans 1:16-17 NLT 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the […]
Through Christ: Our Apostolic Privilege, Authority, and Mission to bring Glory to God
Romans 1:5 (NLT) 5 Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name. Message See v5. 5 Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell […]
Jesus Christ, the Good News God Promised
Romans 1:1-4 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. 2 God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. 3 The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he […]
Faith Beyond the Page: A Trustworthy Witness and an Infinite Savior
John 21:24–25 (NKJV) The Conclusion of John’s Gospel 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could […]
“You Follow Me” – The Personal Call of Discipleship
John 21:20–23 (NKJV) 20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” 21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he […]
Peter’s Restoration and Ultimate Devotion to Christ
John 21:18–19 (NKJV) 18 Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.” 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify […]
Peter’s Restoration by Love and Commission
John 21:15–17 (NKJV) Christ Speaks to Peter 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second […]
