Romans

Day 275

Reading: Romans 1:1 - Romans 5: 21

Paul was not just a preacher but also a writer. He wrote two-thirds of the New Testament. His writings form the basis of a lot of present-day teachings. As we go through the letters it amazes me how this gentleman wrote many letters while under guard. He was a prisoner and that did not deter him from fulfilling the mandate of God over his life. Today, the church suffers from a weakness where believers are not able to carry on serving God because they are prisoners of satanic agendas which range from sickness to the issues of this life. Paul wrote caring about the state of the church. If we all today wrote our lives with such an attitude and care for others the world would be a better place. You wonder why I use the word 'wrote', because our lives are writing history that others will read your life story and I pray it makes great reading.

The Book of Romans gives the theological understanding of the work of the cross. Paul begins by pointing out the wrath of God is coming and gives the reasons. He declares that all have sinned both Jew and Gentile Romans 3:23. Paul in writing to letter to the church in Rome sought to help them understand that works via the Law couldn't give a man the salvation of God. Mankind would only receive salvation by faith in the gospel of the grace of God. 

Paul declares that as a result of faith in Jesus we are justified for salvation. The sacrifice of Jesus is enough to save mankind and results in our justification in heaven. The same way during Atonement the priest laid his hands on the goat and all sin was transferred to it all sin was laid on Jesus that we all may be made justified resulting in our having peace with God. Faith is the key to receiving the benefits of salvation. Without faith, we cannot attest of the gospel of grace that is in Jesus Christ.

Let me end by urging every believer to read the 1st chapter of Romans carefully. Many of the things ailing society are written there. Notice the wrath of God is coming upon the earth because many have refused God's medication. Understand the importance of giving God the glory and maintain a heart of gratitude as many who knew God have become lost because they have not given any glory to God or thanked Him Romans 1:21.

Memory Verse: Romans 1:16-17

Decree:

Romans 4:20-21

He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. (italics mine)