Mar 31, 2019

Originally Presented on January 7th, 2007

Scripture Reading: Romans 4:1-8

In Romans 3:21-31 Paul presents the great doctrine of justification by faith. "But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested . . . even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe . ....

Mar 31, 2019

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:14-17 

Our day is a day in which changes have profoundly affected the way life is viewed and the way it is lived.  We have witnessed not only radical changes in communication and technology, but changes in values.  A clear, unambiguous standard of what is right and wrong has eroded...

Mar 24, 2019

Originally Presented on November 19, 2006.

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:23

One of the most familiar verses in Romans is Romans 3:23 … "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."  But exactly how do we describe God's glory and what does it mean to "come short" of it?  A meditation on this verse helps us...

Mar 24, 2019

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:15-17

It is common to be thankful.  What is not common is to be thankful to God.  It is possible to be thankful for something, with a vague, nebulous sentiment without the slightest thought of God.  But God is the source of any pleasure or accomplishment.  Ingratitude to the Almighty is a...

Mar 18, 2019

Originally Presented on November 19, 2006.

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Romans 3:21 marks the beginning of the second main section of the book of Romans.  In the first section the entire human race is indicted for denying God's honor ("For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God" - Rom 1:21).  All people,...