Category: Devotions

Scripture: Romans 5:15 — “But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!” Reflection: Just when the diagnosis of sin […]

Scripture: Romans 5:12 — “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.” Reflection: Adam wasn’t just a man standing alone in a garden. He was the representative human — the father of all mankind. As he went, […]

Scripture “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” — Romans 5:3–5 […]

Scripture “And we exult in hope of the glory of God.” — Romans 5:2b (NASB) Reflection Paul says that those who have been justified by faith are not just forgiven—they are being prepared for something glorious. The “hope of the glory of God” means that one day we will fully share in what God is: […]

Scripture “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 (NASB) Reflection Peace with God is not a feeling we have to manufacture or a spiritual state we have to maintain by our performance. It is a reality that belongs to everyone who has been […]