Memory verse: “For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”” (Romans 10:13)
The fifth and final step on the Romans Road is about the assurance we can have of salvation!
P.S. See this post if you’re unfamiliar with the Romans Road! Also, see this original post for info about this photo challenge and more about this reading plan I’m using this summer for the book of Romans (and I’d love to have you join in!)!
“What then? Should we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Absolutely not!” (Romans 6:15)
When it comes to the topic of good works, people often fall into one extreme or the other. Either their good works are earning them a place in heaven (legalism), or good works are useless and mean nothing (which gives them license to do as they please “because it’s all covered by grace”). But neither of these views is accurate!
I love how today’s passage explains so well the proper place that “good works” should have in a Christian’s thinking. We are not just saved FROM sin, we are also saved TO righteousness.
Sanctification, that big word that basically means “to be set apart to holiness” or “to become pure, free from sin”, is God’s desire for His children, just as our desire is for our children to heed our parental discipline and instruction, learn and mature, and grow up to live happy, healthy and useful lives.
P.S. See this original post for info about this photo challenge and more about this reading plan I’m using this summer for the book of Romans (and I’d love to have you join in!)!
“For I am not ashamed
of the Gospel of Christ,
for it is the power of God,
unto salvation,
for everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16)
In this Bible reading plan, they designate one day per week as a “grace day”, that is, a day to catch up if you’re behind on your reading for the week or to take time to reflect over what you’ve read previously.
This is my standout verse for the week, which, as you can see, is the kind of verse for which no explanation is needed.
If you’re joining me for this study, I’d love it if you’d share a verse in the comments that particularly stood out to you, or perhaps a thought or two about what the Lord has shown you while reading these passages!
P.S. See this original post for info about this photo challenge and more about this reading plan I’m using this summer for the book of Romans (and I’d love to have you join in!)!
About the photo: Just in case you were wondering: no, this little guy did NOT spray me…but he did stamp his hind legs before he proved that he was only bluffing by scampering off into the woods!
Rejoicing Hills 