Summary The Christian life is not about promoting ourselves, building self-esteem, or drawing attention to our abilities. It is about reflecting Jesus Christ to the world. Just as any surface can reflect light, every believer is called to display Christ’s character through faith, humility, and service. Our value is not found in who we are, but in how clearly our lives point others to Him. The True Measure of the Christian Life We are born in bondage to sin and death. We natur

Summary God’s law reveals sin we often cannot see in ourselves, exposing cravings that replace God’s authority. Though the law is good and reflects God’s character, sin deceives us and traps us in failure. We may desire to do right yet lack the power to obey. The problem is not the law but our sinful nature. Romans 8 announces the good news that through Jesus Christ, we are set free from sin’s cage. Blind to Our Own Sin God’s law equips us to recognize our neighbor’s sin! Mea

Summary God’s law reveals His perfect standards but provides no power to meet them, leaving us condemned. Through union with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers die to sin and the law and are released to live under grace. This freedom enables fruitful lives marked by Christlike character, good works, generosity, praise, and leading others to faith. True service flows from the Spirit’s power, not legalistic rule-keeping. The Law’s Demands and Our Inability Imagine a hus

Summary Romans 6 teaches that believers were united with Christ in His death, freeing them from sin’s authority. Although this death to self is not recorded on any certificate, God declares it already accomplished. True life begins when we identify with that death and trust Christ’s resurrection power daily. Sin may still issue commands, but believers no longer must obey them. God’s power, not feelings, enables a transformed, God-centered life. Late for Our Spiritual Funeral

Summary Whatever controls us becomes our master, and unchecked lust enslaves and destroys. Using a vivid illustration, this passage warns that sinful desires consume us unless God intervenes. Through Christ’s death, believers are freed from sin’s authority and called to live under a new Lord. Serving God leads upward, toward holiness, Christlikeness, and eternal life, while serving lust spirals toward spiritual death. What Controls Us Becomes Our Master We are slaves to what

Summary Jesus is Lord in every circumstance—when fear overwhelms faith, when faith is bold, and when God tests belief. Jesus calms storms, frees the demon-possessed, heals the broken, and raises the dead. Fear drives people away from Him, but faith brings peace, healing, and life. God uses crises to stretch faith and reveal Christ’s authority over all realms. Jesus Is Lord When Fear Overcomes Faith Jesus is Lord when your fear overcomes your faith (Mark 4:35-41). After a ful

Summary Jesus is the exact image of God and is supreme over all creation. He reveals the Father, sustains the universe, and leads the church as its risen Lord. Through His death, God reconciles sinners, once alienated, to Himself, granting holiness and righteousness in Christ. Genuine faith perseveres, allowing God to transform character over time so believers increasingly reflect Jesus’ life and glory. Jesus: The Visible Image of the Invisible God Jesus is one of a kind. He

Summary There is a tension between grace and rule-keeping in salvation. Early Jewish believers insisted Gentiles keep the Law of Moses, but the Jerusalem Council affirmed that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. Peter and James confirmed that God accepts Jews and Gentiles equally without additional requirements. True freedom flows from trusting God’s unconditional love, which produces Spirit-led obedience and love for others, fulfilling the heart of the Law. The Str

Summary The Epistle of Romans unites gospel truth with everyday responsibility. Paul models obedient service through suffering, showing that grace forgives while also commissioning believers to serve. Jesus’ resurrection confirms His identity and calls followers to courage and faithfulness. God sets His people apart, uses detours to prepare them, and invites delayed but willing obedience. Gratitude for salvation is expressed by saying yes to God’s calling and living out faith

Summary Paul explains that humanity dies not merely because of personal sins but because of its connection to Adam, the head of the human race. We are guilty by association, a truth that feels unfair until grace intervenes. Through faith, God credits Christ’s righteousness to us. Adam brought sin and death. Jesus brings righteousness and life. Association with Adam is automatic, but association with Christ is a grace-filled choice Hidden Death: A Deadly Parallel Pancreatic ca

Summary Unbelief is an unwinnable war against God that produces destruction, not freedom. Through Christ’s death, peace with God is now available, ending the conflict for those who trust Him. Believers rejoice in both future glory and present hardships, knowing God uses suffering to shape Christlike character. Saved while enemies, they can trust God to sustain them as His children. True confidence is found in bragging about God, not us. An Unwinnable War Against God Wars are

Summary Roman soldiers mocked Jesus with a crown of thorns, beat Him, and led Him to crucifixion. He suffered silently, refusing pain relief, and took humanity’s place on the cross. Darkness marked God’s judgment as Jesus bore separation from the Father. His death tore the temple curtain, opening access to God. Jesus endured ridicule, suffering, and death so you could be forgiven and restored. Jesus Mocked as King After Jesus’ trial, soldiers took Him to the Praetorium in Her

Summary Some laws become obsolete, but God’s way of saving has not changed. Righteousness comes by faith. Abraham and David had no grounds for boasting, yet God credited them as righteous because they trusted Him. God justifies the ungodly who believe His promise. Salvation is not earned by works, rituals, or keeping the law. Through faith in Jesus, our sins are removed, and Christ’s righteousness is credited to us. Obsolete Laws and an Unchanging Truth Singing out of tune in

Summary Humanity is spiritually naked and unable to earn God’s favor. At the cross, God’s justice and grace met as Jesus paid sin’s penalty. God declares sinners righteous by grace through faith, not by works or lawkeeping. Through Christ’s sacrifice, believers are justified, redeemed, and freed from sin’s bondage. Clothed in Christ’s righteousness, they are prepared to meet a holy God and respond with grateful love and service. Spiritually Naked and in Need You do not natura

Summary Many people inherit strong religious advantages, including church attendance, Bible knowledge, and Christian upbringing, but fail to live out what they profess. Like the Jews Paul addressed, outward religion without inward obedience leads to hypocrisy and damages God’s reputation. God expects faith to be expressed through obedience, not merely familiarity with His Word. Scripture remains trustworthy. God faithfully saves those who trust Christ and judges those who rej

Summary A schoolyard incident illustrates God’s righteous judgment: the wicked’s attacks ultimately return upon themselves. Psalm 11 shows how the wicked oppose the righteous, yet true refuge is found in God, not escape. Believers are not promised comfort but ultimate safety within God’s will, even through suffering. God tests hearts, rewards the righteous with His presence, and judges the wicked with precise justice, ensuring every act receives its due. A Schoolyard Lesson i

Summary A false rumor illustrates that God’s judgment never misses reality. Romans 2 warns against condemning others while practicing the same sins. God sees the truth, shows patience, and delays judgment to allow repentance, but condemnation is certain for those who refuse. Salvation is by grace through faith, yet true faith produces obedience and good works. God judges impartially, holding each person accountable for how they respond to the truth they know. A Rumor and a Le

Summary God’s wrath is His righteous response to humanity’s deliberate rejection of Him. Creation reveals God, yet people suppress the truth, exchange Him for idols, and descend into deeper sin. God judges by giving them over to their chosen rebellion, resulting in moral and spiritual bondage. Though people know their actions deserve judgment, they persist and encourage others to join them. The only escape is repentance and trusting Jesus for righteousness by grace through fa

Summary Fear of embarrassment often silences faith, but the gospel is God’s power to give life to the spiritually dead. It reveals God’s righteous standard, one no one meets, and His gracious solution. Salvation comes by trusting God’s prescription, which is faith in Jesus Christ. By grace, God credits Christ’s righteousness to believers, sparing them deserved judgment and granting true life. The righteous live by faith, unashamed to believe and proclaim the gospel. Embarrass

Summary Sin is humanity’s universal problem. Measured against God’s perfect righteousness, no one is good enough. Sin corrupts every part of life, including thoughts, words, actions, and relationships, leaving people guilty and without peace. God’s law exposes this guilt but cannot save. The proper response is repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Through Him, forgiveness, new life, and the gift of the Holy Spirit are offered to all who believe. The Universal Problem of Sin G