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March 6 | Raised to a Holy Life

Second to love, holiness is probably God’s greatest quality. It is God’s “otherliness,” setting him apart from his creation. . . .

March 6 | Application

Our memories of being baptized—and seeing new believers baptized today—should move us to thank God for his grace.

March 6 | Discovery

What does the contrast between being slaves to sin/impurity and being slaves to obedience/righteousness teach you about how to live a holy life?

Feb. 27 | Justified and Saved

In Romans 9–11, Paul marked out how God’s salvific plan related to both Jews and Gentiles. The Jews had some definite advantages over the Gentiles, but sometimes they…

Feb. 27 | Application

On a shelf in my office sits a 4-by-6-inch frame containing this short message: “Teach the Bible, Love the People.” That little plaque reminds me about two key…

Feb. 27 | Discovery

In Romans 10:1-15, what do you learn from the comparisons between the righteousness that is by the law and God’s righteousness that comes by faith?

Feb. 20 | Called, Justified, Glorified

In Romans 8, everyone and everything is groaning—creation, believers, and the Holy Spirit. But through all the groans, believers know they were called, are being justified, and will…

Feb. 20 | Application

Psalm 44 puts into words the failure and frustration we often feel. As such, it provides an important backdrop for Romans 8.

Feb. 20 | Discovery

Based on this passage from Romans 8, what is God’s plan and progression for those he calls?

Feb. 13 | Justified by Faith

If grace is God’s love for us that we do not deserve, then faith is how that grace is appropriated in our lives.

Feb. 13 | Application

Has life disappointed you? Have others disappointed you? How about the church . . . or God?

Feb. 13 | Discovery

How have you experienced suffering and what it produces? What have you learned from that?

Feb. 6 | Justified by Grace

As the Justifier, how can God stay true to his character and punish sin (that is, how can he be “just”), and at the same time release the…