In Romans 12, Paul gives specific examples of how we are called to serve due to our faith in Jesus. Joining the military is often viewed as a call to serve our country. We understand that a person may be putting their life on the line by putting on a uniform. Those in the military …
Changing the way you think is one of the most powerful ways to transform your life, but it is also challenging. A common theme in the Scriptures is that the Lord is a God of intervention who works through the Holy Spirit to make us aware we are on the wrong path. Our enemy works …
Giving your body to the Lord is what Paul calls us to do in Romans 12:1, but what does that mean? We have many choices in life, and our sinful nature wants us to use our bodies to follow our dreams and evil desires. Following our dreams or desires sounds romantic, but when we do, …
If salvation is a free gift from Jesus, why won’t people believe? There are forces at work in people’s hearts that block their understanding. While we can’t make anyone choose one way or another, we can pray for them, and it helps to know what might be blocking obstacles. However, we should never pray in …
Paul’s idea of who can be saved differs significantly from the world’s. Most people think they must find favor with God by doing something. All religions, except Christianity, teach a way to earn salvation. They expect to be approved by God based on how they live, or because of what they do, on the assumption …
Paul uses timeless truth to back up his explanation of the Gospel. Paul quotes four Old Testament texts in the nine verses of Romans 10:9-17. He addressed the Jews here as he attempted to show that Jesus and His work had been prophesied and, as such, should be believed. We can gain more insight as …
The good news of Jesus saves, transforms, fulfills, and leads to eternal life. This good news seems too good to be true, but it is. Our enemy, satan, hates the good news of Jesus and works to discourage and lead people into despair. The enemy lies and tells people that the meaning of life is …
The Lord’s generosity is evident as we reflect on God’s word and His work in our lives. He is generous with His time. He created who you would be before you were born. Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid …
Trusting the Lord brings rewards but is also challenging along our journey. When things are going well, being thankful to the Lord and His blessings is easy. What happens when life becomes difficult, and our prayers seem unanswered? God may test us through a season of difficulty. Only by looking to the Lord can we …
Are you right with God? This may be the most critical question in your life. We had a speaker at our church a few years ago who testified how the Lord intervened in his life, both spiritually and physically. Our speaker said he was close to death after being stung by a poisonous box jellyfish. …