Reading Time: 4 minutes
Faith that does not produce faithfulness is not worth a fig. The new right standing with God that has been created by the gospel has a practical side. Doctrine always shows up in duty. . . .
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Jan. 30 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
How can we honor the Lord when conflicts arise? Is it possible to hold firm convictions without destroying relationships? Several principles found in Romans 14 can help us put this slogan into practice.
Jan. 30 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
In Romans 14:1-5, 13-23, what surface-level issues were people in the church having with one another . . . and what deeper issues may have been behind those problems?
Jan. 23 | Righteous Remnant
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Romans 9–11 is often neglected in many Christian churches. Depending on where one falls on the nuances of Calvinism and millennialism, the content is challenging. . . .
Jan. 23 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The word “leftover” sounds stale and unappealing. The Law of Moses instructed the Israelites to give the firstfruits of their labors, not the scraps. However, the Bible also has some positive things to say about leftovers . . .
Jan. 23 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
How did Jesus cause some people to stumble and fall and others to “never be put to shame”?
Jan. 16 | Righteous Abraham
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Be careful of idolizing Bible characters. They all have feet of clay, and they can marginalize God as the real hero of the biblical narratives. That being said, Abraham is an imitable model of righteousness. . . .
Jan. 16 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Something in the human spirit wants to push back and assert our independence. When Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, Peter refused at first. On the surface his objection appeared humble, but in reality, pride was at work.
Jan. 16 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
What is the spiritual difference between working for wages and receiving a gift?