LOVE OF GOD
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Daaily Readings: Ephesians 2 and Psalm 139 In Ephesians 2, “the incomparable riches of God’s grace” are celebrated. We are reminded that, before God intervened, we were physically alive but spiritually separated from God. We were spiritually “dead in our transgressions and sin” and thoroughly deserving of God’s judgment. We had done absolutely nothing to…
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Daily Readings: Galatians 4 and Psalm 135 Galatians 4 is focussed on the contrast between the past and present of its readers. In the past, those who were Jews had been subject to the Law, which acted like a “guardian” to show them the way to live. But they had been motivated by their fear…
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Daily Readings: Romans 5 and Psalm 101 Each chapter of Romans builds on the one before and unfolds more and more truth about the saving work of God through Jesus Christ. But there are times when Paul’s explanations feel quite challenging to follow. If you find that to be the case today, you’ll probably benefit…
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Daily Readings: Romans 2 and Psalm 98 The way the New Living Translation renders v.4 is so beautiful: 4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? God’s heart and His…
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