Romans

Scripture Reading The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. — Romans 13:9-10 (NIV) Reflection In these verses, the Apostle Paul distills the heart of God's moral law into a single, powerful principle: genuine l

Confessing Faith for Salvation Scripture: Romans 10:9 (NIV) "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This verse encapsulates Christian salvation as a simple promise from Apostle Paul. It emphasizes that salvation isn't achieved by deeds or rituals, but through a twofold commitment: sincere belief in Jesus' resurrection—acknowledging His victory over death and divine nature—and publicly

Scripture: Romans 15:5 (ESV) "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus." A Small Church In A Rural Town Several years ago, a small church in a rural town split over something as simple as the color of the new sanctuary carpet. One group insisted it should be red, symbolizing the blood of Christ; the other said blue, representing the living water. Meetings became tense. People stopped serving tog