Posts with the tag “hypocrisy”
Day 54: March 21
by Randy Eliason on March 21st, 2024
It is possible to be orthodox in our beliefs about God and be diligently engaged in religious practices, spiritual disciplines, and moral behaviors without being a true Christian. Read More
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Day 29: February 25
by Randy Eliason on February 25th, 2024
This passage deals with the Pharisees' attempts to exploit the law in order to charge Jesus with sin. Jesus exposed the shameful and despicable manner in which they perverted the heart of the Sabbath commandment by turning it into a vehicle of oppression rather than as a blessing to God’s people. Read More
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Day 17: February 13
by Jongseung Park on February 13th, 2024
In today's scripture, Jesus challenges my understanding of faith. He urges me to move beyond mere words and rituals, and instead embody our faith through actions that align with God's will. Read More
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Day 14: February 10
by Jongseung Park on February 10th, 2024
Jesus doesn't want us to judge others harshly for their problems or sins. That doesn't mean we shouldn't discern right from wrong. In other passages, Jesus encourages us to have good discernment. Read More
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Day 11: February 7
by Ilona Mifflin on February 7th, 2024
Matthew begins with a serious warning: Beware. Watch out. Don’t perform your righteousness for an audience of people. Three examples of fake righteousness follow, all with the same structure...
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Day 4: January 31
by Ilona Mifflin on January 31st, 2024
Unlike Jesus, John the Baptist suddenly appears with no backstory, no history, no lineage. He has a simple, powerful message: Repent because a divine kingdom is immanent.
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23. Romans 8:12-17 - Walking in the Spirit: Embracing Suffering on the Path to Glory
November 2nd, 2024
22. Romans 8:1-11 - The Work of the Spirit and Christian Freedom
November 1st, 2024
21. Romans 7:14-25 - The Struggle Between Sin and Righteousness
October 31st, 2024
20. Romans 7:7-13 - The Law and Sin
October 16th, 2024
19. Romans 7:1-6 - The Law and Relationship with Christ
October 15th, 2024
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September
Reading Plan : Paul's letter to the Romans0. Background: The Social and Cultural Context in Romans1. Romans 1:1-7 - Introduction and the Gospel2. Romans 1:8-17 - Paul’s Thanksgiving and The Power of the Gospel. The righteous shall live by faith? - Roman 1:17 3: Romans 1:18-23 - The Revelation of God’s Wrath and Human IdolatryUnderstanding the Indictment of Homosexual Conduct in Romans 1:24-284. Romans 1:24-32 - Human Sin and Degradation 5. Romans 2:1-11 - God’s Impartial Judgment6. Romans 2:12-29 - The Law and Its Limitations7. Romans 3:1-8 - The Law and God’s Faithfulness8. Romans 3:9-20 - All Under Sin9. Romans 3:21-31 - Righteousness Through Faith and the Law’s Role 10. Romans 4:1-8 - Abraham’s Faith and Justification11. Romans 4:9-17 - The Righteousness of Faith and Abraham’s Faith12. Romans 4:18-25 - Abraham’s Faith and God’s Promise13. Romans 5:1-5 - Peace and Hope Through Faith
October
14. Romans 5:6-11 - The Assurance of Salvation Through Christ’s Death15. Romans 5:12-17 - The Role of Adam and Christ16. Romans 5:18-21 - The Contrast of Sin and Grace17. Romans 6:1-14 - Death to Sin and New Life18. Romans 6:15-23 - The Results of Sin and the Fruit of Righteousness 19. Romans 7:1-6 - The Law and Relationship with Christ 20. Romans 7:7-13 - The Law and Sin 21. Romans 7:14-25 - The Struggle Between Sin and Righteousness