by David Keesling | Dec 30, 2010 | 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 29, 2010 | 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 our only gateway to assured resurrection...
by David Keesling | Dec 28, 2010 | 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 27, 2010 | 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...
by David Keesling | Dec 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Romans 3:3 “Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?” (NIV). Observation: Paul’s letter to the Romans is a clear-eyed assessment of the depraved spiritual condition of all men, both Jews and Christians. Spiritual darkness is universal without faith in God,...
