by lighthouse | Jul 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:19 “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.” Are you absolutely perfect? Amazingly, yes. (tell that to your spouse or parent). Are you a sinner in desperate need of an advocate? Sadly, yes. (maybe you don’t want to tell that to your spouse or parent). The first is the result of the love of our God. The second is the result of the disobedience of our ancestor, Adam. God, through Paul, insists on helping you and me understand His great love for us desperate sinners. He wants us to know that we are His and He has done everything in His power to have us live with Him on this earth and eternally. There is no greater unfailing love !!! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:18 “Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men.” Two events in history have such huge consequences. One, extremely negative while the other is extremely positive. Adam sadly brings the worst catastrophe possible while our Savior joyfully brings the greatest relationship possible. Both affect our lives like nothing else. You and I will die because of one. You and I will live because of the other. God wants you and me to clearly understand both events and the results each has brought.
by lighthouse | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:17 “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through this one man, Jesus Christ.” You and I are the recipients of: 1. God’s ABUNDANT grace and 2. The GIFT of righteousness. Most unfortunately, Adam caused death to enter this world. That is the saddest statement you will ever read or hear. So much pain and suffering has resulted. Most fortunately, Jesus Christ came and brought #1 and #2 above. Sorrow has turned into joy! You and I are so blessed there are not enough —Thank You Dear Jesus —in the world to express our elation.
by lighthouse | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” To have a relationship with our perfect God you and I must be perfect. A major problem is: You and I are not perfect. So we cannot help but ask—what do we do? Are you and I lost? On our own the answer is an obvious yes. But, Jesus, our perfection entered the picture. He is our advocate, our perfection. Jesus is the reconciliation between God and man–you and me. As Christians we somewhat treat this reconciliation as not that big a deal. But, that reconciliation is actually the biggest deal known to man. We are saved because of our Savior. That is the greatest blessing you and I will ever receive!
by lighthouse | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Real facts of history prove Jesus lived, died and rose. Real facts from God give the reason. His unfathomable love is the reason. You and I, as Christians, can only marvel at God’s great love for each of us. There has never been and will never be a sweeter message!
by lighthouse | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:5 “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” God has poured His love into our hearts. That truth is not only amazing, it is the most wonderful news you will hear today. Our Almighty God pours His love into you and me! God, love, heart–all great–but POURS–His love. That makes not only our day—it makes our life!! Have a great weekend.
