Tag Archives: Faith

The longing of my heart and prayer to God. Chapter one. Romans 10:1-13.

Posted on 02/17/2020 by remso

Dear brothers and sisters, The longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. They don’t understand God’s … Continue reading →

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Slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:15-23.

Posted on 10/22/2019 by remso

A quick jump into Romans, picking up where we left off, and I will use the Message, as it comes across like a 90 mile per hour fastball in the World Series. Romans 6:15 MSG So, since we’re out from … Continue reading →

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Today the Mormons came to my door.

Posted on 10/19/2019 by remso

I don’t like confrontation, nor do I like to embarrass myself, so typically I tell the Mormons and the Jehovah’s Witness, that I am not interested, and they leave; but not today. For years I have heard others talk about … Continue reading →

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Dead to sin, alive to God. Romans 6:1-9.

Posted on 10/18/2019 by remso

So here is how Romans chapter five closes: God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant. So just as sin ruled … Continue reading →

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Death in Adam, Life in Christ. Romans 5:12-21

Posted on 10/09/2019 by remso

The NIV entitles this section – Death in Adam, Life in Christ Here is a standard version of Romans 5:12. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to … Continue reading →

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Romans chapter four. What of Abraham?

Posted on 09/11/2019 by remso

In looking at Romans chapter four, it initiates with a question. What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, according to the flesh, has found? (Romans 4:1 NASB) The NASB does not improve my understanding, for the language is … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:16-17, I am not ashamed.

Posted on 05/12/2019 by remso

As a child, raised in the church, the idea of being a missionary was shoved down our throats constantly. Being a missionary meant preaching, trying to convert all the people you came in contact with, and because most of these … Continue reading →

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I shall be blessed by the will of God to come to you. Romans 1:8-12.

Posted on 05/07/2019 by remso

When I was young, I rarely found a trek through the Bible interesting. I suppose that had more to do with the person who was doing the teaching and their personality. I often find my character to be a bit … Continue reading →

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As they used to say on Monty Python, and now for something completely different.

Posted on 01/27/2019 by remso

Yes, I have been continuing to weave my way through the book of Micah, but something happened that I want to share with you. Last Monday the wife and I went to a local Botanical Garden. I have been going … Continue reading →

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Micah 4:6-7. I will assemble the lame and gather those who were dispersed.

Posted on 01/05/2019 by remso

My initial thoughts and feeling on these next few verses trouble me. Micah 4:6-7 CJB “When that day comes,” says Adonai, “I will assemble the lame and gather those who were dispersed, along with those I afflicted. (7) I will … Continue reading →