Good Morning “Those blessed through suffering.”  Today we’re in Romans 5.Blessed through suffering… what a strange concept.  Having hope in the midst of darkness is indeed a blessing but how does it come?  According to Paul, who definitely knows, hope comes through suffering.“And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffer...  Read More

Good Morning “saved only by faith.”   Check out Romans 4 today.  Paul addressing the question, “How were people saved before Jesus came?”  How could someone be saved by faith in Jesus and His blood shed on the cross for their sins when that had not happened yet?God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.  People before Jesus were saved by faith in God and Jesus to come, just like we today are s...  Read More

Good Morning you who are justified by faith.  Dig into Romans 3 today!  There is no longer Jew or Gentile for all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory is of God.  In this chapter Paul is dealing with the idea that when we sin, our unrighteousness shines even more light on Gods righteousness.  While it’s true that even we shine brightest in a dark world any notion that we should keep on sinnin...  Read More

Good Morning passengers in this boat together.  Check out Romans 2.  Bible publishers broke the Bible into chapters - the writers didn’t.  Paul’s letter to the Romans was continuous.  At the end of Romans 1 we read this, “Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them....  Read More

Good Morning Truth of God Seers!   We’re in Romans 1 this morning!How could a good God send someone to Hell who has never heard about Him?  First of all the question makes incorrect assumptions to begin with.  Because of sin and our sin nature, the default is hell.  That’s the destination for the sinner period.  God gave us a different option - Jesus.  However Scripture does speak to the fact that...  Read More

Good Morning Soft Hearted Receivers of The Truth.  Check out Acts 28Paul ends up preaching in Rome - as he had set out to do.  For two years he taught them about Jesus.  Some believed but some didn’t - just as Isaiah prophesied!  ““ ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” For this people’s heart has become callou...  Read More

Good Morning Experiencers of Gods Protection.  Check out Acts 27.We have confidence knowing that no matter what storms of life we face, God is in control.  Many times He most definitely protects us from harm, or what we would deem as bad stuff.   Check out this chapter and how He miraculously protects Paul and everyone else on board through more than 2 weeks of furious storm and ultimate shipwreck...  Read More

Good Morning not who you once were.  Dig into Acts 26.Paul is now standing in defense before King Agrippa.  Once again, Paul is not really defending himself but sharing his testimony and the Truth of Jesus.   After reading through Acts and the way Paul and the his team have served the kingdom,  you kind of forget where Paul came from.  Reading his testimony again is kind of mind blowing.  His tran...  Read More

Good Morning Above Board Livers.  Check out Acts 25 today.Paul is still in prison in Caesarea, but the Jews would love to see him killed.  They petition now Governor Festus to send him back to Jerusalem for trial - so that that might kill him.  There’s a problem though.  They can find NO evidence that Paul did any of the things they are claiming.  Paul had lived his life after his conversion servi...  Read More

Good Morning Reasoners With Scripture.  Dig into Acts 24.  The Word of God is sufficient for life and living.  It is powerful!  Capable of convicting the heart and dividing soul and spirit.  Here we see Paul before Governor Felix.  The Jews are literally trying to get him executed, but not wanting blood on their hands - looking for someone else to do their dirty work.  After a brief defense and ex...  Read More

Good Morning - NO Worriers, Gods got it!  Check out Acts 23Paul is on trial - before the Sanhedrin.  The Sanhedrin had the power to pressure Paul’s death.  They all wanted him dead.  This Gospel of Grace he was preaching set people free!  The religious leaders feared they were losing their power, for if the people followed Jesus they no longer would be easily manipulated by the religious leaders. ...  Read More

Good Morning - What’s your story?  Today we are in Acts 22Paul’s been arrested and falsely accused.  He’s facing flogging and likely death.  When given a chance to defend himself and speak, he shares his story - his testimony.  Paul’s conversion testimony (being blinded by Jesus on the road to Damascus) is pretty incredible for sure.  But, so is yours.  Anytime the God of all creation works in and...  Read More