Category Archives: ROMANS

Israel Is Not Cast Away 1 I say then, has God rejectedanddisowned His people? Certainly not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected His [chosen] people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he […]

Dedicated Service 1 Therefore I urge you,brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God,which isyour rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values […]

Be Subject to Government 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. 2 Therefore whoeverresists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it […]

Principles of Conscience 1 As for theone whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions. 2 One man’s faith permits him to eat everything, while the weakbelievereatsonlyvegetables [to avoid eating ritually unclean meat or something previously considered unclean]. 3 The one who eats [everything] […]

Self-denial on Behalf of Others 1 Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves. 2 Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please hisneighbor for his good, to build him up […]

Greetings and Love Expressed 1 Now I introduceandcommend to you our sisterPhoebe, a deaconess (servant) of the church atCenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord [with love and hospitality], asGod’s people ought to receive one another. And that you may help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for […]