Read Romans 16 To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Romans 16:27 The closing benediction reflects his special ministry to the Gentiles. The “mystery hidden for long ages past” that Paul writes about in verse 25 has to do with God’s program of uniting believing...
Read Hebrews 6 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. Hebrews 6:19–20 The anchor was a popular symbol in the early church. The Greek Stoic...
Read 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 1 John 1:1 God has revealed Himself in creation (Rom. 1:20), but...
Read 1 Peter 1:8–12 Even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8–9 An elderly lady fell and broke her leg...
Read Colossians 2:1–7 Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6–7 I recall a story about a pastor who was concerned about some unsavory businesses...
Read Romans 1:1–7 You also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1:6 When we study the book of Romans, we walk into a courtroom. First, Paul called Jews and Gentiles to the stand and found both guilty before God. Then he explained God’s marvelous...
Read 1 Corinthians 7:1–24 The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:4 As in all things, the spiritual must govern the physical, for...
Read Isaiah 9—12 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We know that this prophecy refers to Christ because of...
Read 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28 From the beginning of the church, it was customary for the believers to eat together. It was an opportunity for fellowship and for sharing with those...
Read 2 Corinthians 12:1–6 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven.… And I know that this man … was caught up to paradise. 2 Corinthians 12:2–3 Paul kept quiet about this experience of heaven for fourteen years! During those years,...