Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NABRE Jesus is inviting new believers, those without much depth of experience to…
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Romans 6:14 – August 26, 2019
For sin is not to have any power over you, since you are not under the law but under grace. Romans 6:14 NABRE Paul in this section of the letter to the Romans is speaking of slavery and freedom. Paul paints a picture that either one lives in service to…
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For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love. Galatians 5:13 NABRE Paul is concerned for the Christians in Galatia as they witnessed false teachers. These teachers were spreading a false gospel which was…
View More Galatians 5:13 – February 24, 2019Psalms 130:5 – February 11, 2019
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. Psalms 130:5 NABRE Psalm 130 is seeking the forgiveness of the Lord, proclaiming God is so good and ever forgiving in steadfast love. The psalmist has hope in divine forgiveness which is fulfilled in the coming…
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