We open a book today, the Book of Romans, that Paul writes to one church in Rome. Paul had never crossed into the city yet his heart of obedience floods through the Roman gates. This letter to the Romans is inspired by God. Every weighty word. A theology of obedience of faith. Love for these people whom Paul had not even met. A Vision for their holiness because---they "served the creature rather than the Creator." Rom 1:25.
God gave all of us a Book. 2 Kings 22:10. Yet, these Romans' vision was like the words of book that were sealed shut. Isa 29:11. They draw near to God with their mouth and honor Him with their lips but their hearts are far from Him. Isa 29:13.
Oh God, thank you for this Book.
And I praise you for my friends who are faithful to You.
And I pray for each friend who reads here about your Vision, your inspired words. For what we weep for this day, for our deep cares, may your Vision not delay. Come Lord Jesus on all of us that we may serve Our Creator and not created things. Draw our hearts near to You!
Mutually encouraged by each other's faiths
ReplyDeleteYou stand with me here on this sweet little page in the Book of our lives, sharing your hearts' love for our Savior. You encourage me, pray with me, and enlighten my eyes to know the power of this Life- giving Word that directs and strengthens our hearts.
"For we are not ashamed of the Gospel, For it is the power of God for salvation...for in It the righteousness of God is revealed From faith for faith."
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ReplyDeleteReading through Romans with my Pearl family is such a blessing for me!
ReplyDeleteI am leading a bible study on Romans for my High School Sunday School Class. I will appreciate your comments and prayers as we study Romans, and memorize the Roman Road.
1. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
2.Romans 6:23 "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
3. Romans 5:8, "God demonstrates His own love for us, in
that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!
4. "Romans 10:13 "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved!"
5. Romans 10:9,10 "...If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."