Today is a beautiful day, because “But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.” (Romans 3:21-22 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was sent to spread the word to the Gentiles, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because believers encourage one another by their faith, “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” (Romans 1:11-12 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged believers in Rome, “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.” (Romans 1:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul packs deep theology into every phrase of his greeting to the Romans, “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because not even shipwreck could keep the gospel message from getting to Rome, “For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus explained his purpose for calling Paul, “And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul did not let threats and afflictions deter his message of the gospel, “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.” (Acts 16:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:9-10 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday