"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 September 2011"
Today's Blog Title: "Our Link to God"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 7:1-25
Today's Key Verse: Romans 7:4 "Therefore my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ that you may be married to another--to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God."
In today's Scripture Paul argues that law and faith are contradictory principles. In Romans 7 he shows how a believer can be legally free from obligation to the Law, and then explores why release from the obligation is essential.
By the death of Christ is frees the Christian from obligation to the Law (verses 1-3). This is essential because the law stimulates man's sinful nature (verses 4-7). Paul values the Law because it makes him aware of sin within his personality and because it stands as a witness to all that is holy, righteous and good (verses 8-12).
Rather than help Paul be good, the law has made him aware of the power of his sinful nature,aroused desires that he does not want to feel, and energized evil actions he hates as well (verses 13-18). Paul has become aware of a terrible inner struggle, between an "I" who take pleasure in sin and an "I" that wants to do good (verses 19-20).
He struggles against indwelling sin, but the harder Paul tries to keep the Law the more He finds himself a prisoner of his sinful nature. God call us to relate directly to Him through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will speak to our new nature, stimulating us to serve and so "bear fruit to God." Freedom from law does not promote sin, but righteousness.
Today's Hymn: "Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary"
Days are filled with sorrow and care, hearts are lonely and drear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Abba Father that we can relate directly to You through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Holy Spirit for speaking to our new nature and stimulating us to serve and in serving You to bear much fruit for Thee. How thankful that we serve a Just, Loving, Merciful and Gracious God.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Out of intimacy with Christ comes the fruit of practical righteousness."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 8:13.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:3.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Our Link to God"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 7:1-25
Today's Key Verse: Romans 7:4 "Therefore my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ that you may be married to another--to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God."
In today's Scripture Paul argues that law and faith are contradictory principles. In Romans 7 he shows how a believer can be legally free from obligation to the Law, and then explores why release from the obligation is essential.
By the death of Christ is frees the Christian from obligation to the Law (verses 1-3). This is essential because the law stimulates man's sinful nature (verses 4-7). Paul values the Law because it makes him aware of sin within his personality and because it stands as a witness to all that is holy, righteous and good (verses 8-12).
Rather than help Paul be good, the law has made him aware of the power of his sinful nature,aroused desires that he does not want to feel, and energized evil actions he hates as well (verses 13-18). Paul has become aware of a terrible inner struggle, between an "I" who take pleasure in sin and an "I" that wants to do good (verses 19-20).
He struggles against indwelling sin, but the harder Paul tries to keep the Law the more He finds himself a prisoner of his sinful nature. God call us to relate directly to Him through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will speak to our new nature, stimulating us to serve and so "bear fruit to God." Freedom from law does not promote sin, but righteousness.
Today's Hymn: "Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary"
Days are filled with sorrow and care, hearts are lonely and drear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Abba Father that we can relate directly to You through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Holy Spirit for speaking to our new nature and stimulating us to serve and in serving You to bear much fruit for Thee. How thankful that we serve a Just, Loving, Merciful and Gracious God.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Out of intimacy with Christ comes the fruit of practical righteousness."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 8:13.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:3.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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