And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 79 – Commentary Romans 13:8-10 – How does love fulfill the law? Should Christians love everyone?
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another; for he who loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbor as […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 78 –Commentary Romans 13:1-7 – Should Christians rebel against government?
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 77 – Commentary Romans 12:14-21 – How should a Christian respond to bullying? persecution?
Day 77 – Romans 12:14-21 – How should a Christian respond to bullying? persecution? Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Don’t be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 76 – Commentary Romans 12:9-13 – What does the Bible say about hospitality?
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 75 – Commentary Romans 12:6-8 – What does the Bible say about gifts from God? – Part 2
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 74 – Commentary Romans 12:4-6a – What does the Bible say about gifts from God? – Part 1
For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. We have so […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 73 – Commentary Romans 12:3 – How does God give us faith?
For the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. (Romans 12:3) I had a high school friend who had a remarkable talent for […]