Romans 14:1 – 15:13
14 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. 2 One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not […]
Romans 12:9 – 21
Love in action 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s […]
Romans 2:1 – 16
The following edition is simply from reference [2], which I edited a little bit for easier read. All contents are credited to [2]. The format is commentary. I didn’t write a single message for Romans 2:1 – 16. So, it is up to you what a main message or several individual lessons you may get […]
God’s wrath against sinful humanity (Part 2)
Romans 1:18 – 32 (continue after the message posted last week) The sin starts from “no respect” or “no gratitude” which was followed by foolish heart and heart with darkness (21). So, the 2nd stage of the sin is ‘foolishness’ or ‘becoming fools’ – fooled and deceived by the falsehood/darkness/the devil. As shown in v23 and […]
God’s wrath against sinful humanity (Part 1)
Romans 1:18 – 32 The paragraphs begin with “The wrath of God is being revealed … “ (v18) while v17 begins with “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed” (Romans 1:17). Let us read v18. 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, […]
Jacob & Esau
Genesis 25:19 – 34 God’s Sovereign Choice Abraham’s God-promised-son Isaac married Rebekah (20). After 20 years, she became pregnant with twins. In Genesis 25:23, God said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will […]
Christian Pledge of Allegiance
Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able […]
The pattern of the world vs. The transformation by renewing of your mind
Romans 12:9 – 21 The following is a scrap from the article: The New Mind (Romans 12) by Bob Deffinbaugh The Grace of God Reflected in Relationships Nowhere does the contrast between the world’s way of thinking and the transformed mind become more apparent than in verses 9-21. Here we see the new mind illustrated in Paul’s […]
A living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God
Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able […]
Is your mind ‘death’ or ‘life’?
Romans 8:6 says “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” The mind determines ‘death’ or ‘life and peace’?! When the mind is governed by the flesh (sinful desire), it means ‘disconnection’ from God. So, it is “death”. When I was reminded of this truth, […]
