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

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