Yesterday is finished… No more condemnation! Romans was a letter written by Paul to a group of Spirit-filled Jews living in Rome. They understood the Mosaic Law but it was still debated in the early church. In the first eight chapters, it seems that Paul was looking to clarify a few things about the old covenant, the bonds of sin, and walking in the Spirit under the new covenant. Chapter 1: Begins with greetings then goes on to establish that mankind has deliberately and knowingly turned from God. Choosing instead to delight in evil and follow his own sinful nature. Chapter 2: Warns against hypocrisy in judging others then explains that The Law was really about obedience rather than the letter. Chapter 3: Clearly states that all have sinned before God – whether under law or not (verses 9-12). Likewise, redemption is available to all through Jesus – whether under the law or not. Chapter 4: States that Abraham’s faith was counted unto him as righteousness, before the law was ev...
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Reasons to be Cheerful
Jesus said to be of 'good cheer'!. Yet some might say, "what have I possibly got to be cheerful about?" or "you don't understand what's going on" or "my situation is different" . Well, whatever we may say at times, Jesus gave four pretty good reasons why we can be cheerful and we will see on each occasion that He said “Be of good cheer” , He gives the reason why and then how to go forward from there. See for yourself: 1. Matthew 9:2,6 KJV. "Be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee ... Arise, take up thy bed, and go ..." . My summary: Cheer up, you're forgiven, now get up and get going. 2. Matthew 14:27,29 KJV . "Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid ... Come" . My summary: Cheer up, He's your Saviour so don't be afraid of the storm, you can rise above it like Him. 3. John 16:33 KJV. "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" . No specific instruction after. My ...