by David Keesling | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Romans 13:1-2 “The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment upon themselves” (NIV). Observation: Paul’s treatise on our...
by David Keesling | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:3 “Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness” (NIV). Observation: Paul continued to express ardent hope that all might be saved, including his beloved fellow...
by David Keesling | Dec 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Romans 8:17 “Now if we are children, then we are heirs,,,heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory” (NIV). Observation: Life lived by the Spirit is my only gateway to assured resurrection...
by David Keesling | Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
2 Chronicles 9:12 “Then she left and returned with her retinue to her own country” (NIV). Observation: This verse concludes the chronicle of the Queen of Sheba’s visit to Solomon. Extensive trade was consummated and a warm personal relationship established before she...
by David Keesling | Dec 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:12 “Therefore just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin…” (NIV). Observation: Romans 5 is a robust passage uniquely used in the development and defense of the Christian faith. It opens with Paul’s declaration of justification by...