Tag Archives: Romans

Fear Not

“How can I curse whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce whom the Lord has not denounced?” (Numbers 23:8, ESV) The situation was that Balak, king of Moab made an allegiance with Midian because of the perceived threat of Israel. Balak, summoned Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, and asked him to curse Israel. WhileContinue reading “Fear Not”

Atonement

“And he stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was stopped.” (Numbers 16:48, ESV) After the Lord brought judgment on Korah and those actively engaged in the rebellion, the people grumbled against Moses and Aaron saying they had “killed the people of the Lord” (v41-42). In making this statement, the people disregardedContinue reading “Atonement”

Prerequisites for Victory

Sermon Series: Victorious Together Sermon Title: Prerequisites for Victory Sermon Date: 5/12/2024Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-2 Sermon Theme: The power of the church is proportional to the spiritual strength of its believers working together. Outline:• The victorious church is composed of believers fully committed to the Lord. (v1) (1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 51:17)• The victorious churchContinue reading “Prerequisites for Victory”

Crucifying the Flesh

“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:24, ESV) In a writing by A. W. Tozer, he gave this thought. I’ll paraphrase his sentiment like this. In every Christian’s heart there is a cross and a throne. The Christian must leave the throne and putContinue reading “Crucifying the Flesh”

Just Released

Just released available on Amazon. “Renewing the Heart Through Romans.” This is an edited compilation of the Steve’s blog on Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is a devotional commentary on the book that contains over 100 short devotional thoughts covering all 16 chapters of Romans. The work is filled with biblical insights, illustrations, commentary,Continue reading “Just Released”

To God be the Glory (Romans 16:27)

“To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.” (Romans 16:27, KJV 1900) One of my most favorite hymns is “To God be the Glory.” This hymn takes me back to the first church that I ever joined. In 1983, the Lord gloriously saved me while reading a Gideon placed Bible inContinue reading “To God be the Glory (Romans 16:27)”

How Blessed We Are (Romans 16:25-26)

“according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:” (Romans 16:25–26, KJV 1900) Have you ever watched on TVContinue reading “How Blessed We Are (Romans 16:25-26)”

Omnipotent God (Romans 16:25)

“Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ” (Romans 16:25, KJV 1900) Paul concludes the letter to the Romans with a doxology. The word doxology comes from two words in the Greek. The first is the noun, doxa, which means praise or gloryContinue reading “Omnipotent God (Romans 16:25)”

No Man is an Island (Romans 16:21-23)

“Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.” (Romans 16:21–22, KJV 1900) The expression, “No man is an island,” comes from a poem by John Donne. Donne was a Christian and this expression communicates the idea that people needContinue reading “No Man is an Island (Romans 16:21-23)”