Romans 12:3-8 (NIV) 3  For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7  if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 

Romans 13:8-10 (NIV) 8  Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another Today: 1 Corinthians 8

Romans 8:1-4 (NIV) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because Summary In Romans chapter 8 we see the importance of the dual natures of Christ. Despite our ongoing battle with sin, Paul reminds us in the opening verses of Romans 8 that our eternity

Romans 8:9–11 (NIV) 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit Summary Romans 8 is the most significant chapter in the Bible's most significant book. taught my students that when they're at the end of their rope and don't know where else to turn, turn to Romans 8 and God will speak to you from it.

Summary I've always told my students when they don't know where else to turn in life, to turn to Romans 8. The book of Romans is a summary of the entire Bible, and chapter 8 summarizes the book of Romans.

Normally paying off debt is good... but not always! Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 107 Q. Is it enough then that we do not kill our neighbor in any such way? A. No. By condemning envy, hatred, and anger God tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to be patient, peace-loving, gentle, merciful, and friendly to them, to protect them from harm as much as we can, and to do good even to our enemies. Summary One of the best feelings in life is to finally pay off a long standing debt. Once the debt is satisfied, you can spend the money you had been using for payments for whatever you want. We often apply this same principle to our relationships. If someone does you a favor, you're indebted to them until you reciprocate. Once you're even again, you can use your time however you'd like. The Bible has no room for such an attitude. Since loving others is the fulfillment of the law, and love "is not self-seeking" and "keeps no record (1 Cor. 13:5)," you'll never completely fulfill God's law. You'll always be seeking to reflect the holiness of God that the law points to in the lives of those you have relationships with. In that sense, be glad to let this debt to one another never be paid in full. As Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount, the Law is much more than a collection of do-nots. In other words, although not killing people who cross you will keep you out of trouble with the civil law, you will not have fully complied with the sixth commandment until you "love your neighbor as yourself." Dig Deeper One of the major truths of the Bible comes near the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus indicates that the righteousness of His disciples must surpass that of the Pharisees (Matt. 5:17). We understand this doctrine two ways. First, praise God that Jesus has already fulfilled your coventantal obligation to perfectly abide by God's Law. In this way, everyone who trusts in Christ alone has the all surpassing righteousness that God requires from those He's in communion with. Secondly, the grace that included you in the righteousness of Christ also equips you to live out all of the implications of God's law. In this way, you're personal righteousness must surpass the Pharisees. Whereas they were content to just follow the letter of the law, you must make every effort to not only avoid breaking the commandments, but also look for ways to love those around you in every situation you face. AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father who calls us to love others the way that He loves us; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that you will see opportunities to love your neighbor as yourself and have the desire to follow through; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 3 John

ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Romans 7

Romans 8:28–30 (ESV) 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for

The Roman Catholic Church had been walking away from this assurance as it made salvation increasingly Much of their conviction was based on these words we read today from Romans 1.

Photo: inhisfootstepsholyland2014.wordpress.com/ Deuteronomy 31:1–8 (NIV) CONTEXT: Last week we read faithful to these sinners, and so be reminded that He remains faithful to sinners like us as well. 31 the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. 8