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PAUL: HIS LETTER TO THE ROMANS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Romans 1:1-7

Romans 1:16-17

 

“The just shall live by faith.”

 

PAUL: HIS LETTER TO THE ROMANS
 
Paul also wrote to the Christians in Rome even before meeting them face to face. Though he had encountered some during his missionary journeys, his desire was to impart to them a spiritual gift that they might be established in the faith. Chief among these gifts was the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, which secures eternal salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
 
There is no other message but the Gospel of Christ, the power of God unto salvation for both Jew and Gentile. This Gospel proclaims Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came into the world to live a perfect life and to obtain the righteousness that no man could earn through religion or piety. He suffered greatly, shed His precious blood, and died under the cruelty of Roman crucifixion. He was buried, yet He rose again from the dead and ascended into heaven. This is the only Gospel by which man may be saved.
 
How thankful Christians ought to be that Jesus accomplished it all for us! How our hearts should overflow with gratitude for the great sacrifice He offered on our behalf. How diligently we should give ourselves in service to Him, for the wonderful plan He fulfilled for us. Though we were unworthy of His favour, yet by His great love He extended grace even to believe. How amazing to know that we were chosen by Him before the foundation of the world. How sweet to realise that not only are we saved from eternal death, but we are also foreordained to live forever with Him.
 
Believer, have you discovered the depth, width and height of what the Gospel of Christ has accomplished for you? If not, immerse yourself in this epistle, for within it are the immeasurable riches of God’s grace. And if you have even a glimpse of its glory, will you not give your life in service to Him? Millions of souls have yet to hear this Gospel and are marching toward eternal destruction. Offer yourself as a living sacrifice to the Lord, that others too may be saved.
 
THOUGHT: Do I truly believe the Gospel of Christ?
PRAYER: Father, fill me with Thy Spirit that I may fully understand what Jesus Christ has done for me, and that I may serve Him with all my strength.

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