by David Keesling | Nov 5, 2009 | Daily Devotional
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...
by David Keesling | Nov 3, 2009 | Daily Devotional
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 | Nov 2, 2009 | Daily Devotional
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 | Nov 1, 2009 | Daily Devotional
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 David Keesling | Oct 31, 2009 | Daily Devotional
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...
