Riches In Romans
Day 11 – Righteous by Faith or Works? – Julie Earl
Romans 4:1-17 There are many people, who once they believe in Jesus for their salvation, feel they have to take over from there. They feel faith in God gets them into God’s family, but that they have to obtain a certain level of holiness in order to stay in God’s family. Romans 4:1-17 addresses this issue, and is rich with examples…
Read MoreDay 12 – 3 Keys to Growing Your Faith (Abraham Style) – Julie Earl
Romans 4:18-21 Some people who are believing God for healing have the mistaken notion that we aren’t allowed to mention our illness to others, or even admit it to ourselves, because that indicates a lack of faith. Abraham is our example that it is okay to face the facts and be honest. “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed….Without weakening…
Read MoreDay 13 – Rejoice in the Midst of the Stinky Stuff – Julie Earl
Romans 5:1-5 It’s much easier to gripe than be grateful. (I speak from experience.) We can focus on the faults of those around us, our financial shortages, our health issues and on and on. But sadly, the more we gripe, the more miserable we become. Romans 5:1-5 has wonderful truths about God’s peace, grace, glory, hope…
Read MoreDay 14 – God Will Love You Forever – Even if You Choose to Spend Eternity Without Him – Julie Earl
Romans 5:7-8 “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” God is constantly demonstrating His love for us. He sent Jesus (who is God with…
Read MoreDay 15 – Throw that Carcass Back in the Grave – Julie Earl
Romans 6:1-14 Have you ever seen a grave robber walking around carrying the carcass of a dead person, trying to get that carcass (or cadaver) to function? To eat with him at a restaurant? to shop at the mall? or play a round of golf? This picture is ludicrous and disgusting. No one would drag death around and expect to live a happy, fulfilled…
Read MoreDay 16 – When Slavery is a Good Thing – Julie Earl
Romans 6 Who would have thought slavery could be a good thing? It is if your Master is passionately in love with you. I can’t think of a greater Master than a God who loves me so much that He suffered and died for me. Romans 6 tells us that once you receive Jesus’ forgiveness, you are free from your sinful…
Read MoreDay 17 – Created for Love – Not Law – Julie Earl
Romans 7:4-6 Have you ever noticed that as soon as you tell yourself you’re going on a strict diet, all you think about is food and how much you want to eat? Or when you tell yourself you’re going to start a strict Bible reading plan, how the joy of reading quickly gets lost? Why is it…
Read MoreDay 18 – Wretched – Julie Earl
Romans 7:15-25 Someone recently told me that people aren’t born with a sin nature, but the Bible clearly says we are. (If you don’t believe the Bible, just hang around an impatient, self-centered newborn.) Romans 5:19 tells us that once Adam sinned, we were all born into sin: “Through the disobedience of the one man [Adam] the many were made sinners….”…
Read MoreDay 19 – Guilt Free and Led by the Spirit – Julie Earl
Romans 8:1-17 Guilt is the devil’s greatest tool to keep Christians from walking in the power and authority we were given. He loves to bombard and attack us with condemnation. “You weren’t kind enough…You didn’t read the Bible enough…You missed church…You didn’t share your faith.” And on and on he goes. Romans 8:1-2 assures us that…
Read MoreDay 20 – Nothing to Fear – We Can Say Yes to God! – Julie Earl
Romans 8:15-39 Fear is the main hindrance when God asks us to do something – fear of messing up, fear of looking stupid, fear of being made fun of or persecuted, or fear of being inadequate for the task. When the Holy Spirit prompts us to share a specific word of love from His heart, pray with a stranger…
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