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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This is the third week of a series called, Resurrection of the righteous. It comes from the words of Jesus in speaking about holding a banquet an inviting those who cannot repay you so that you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. We hear about resurrection often…
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My children, I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole…
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If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. 1 John 1:9 NABRE John in this first letter opens by challenging the reader to live differently. We read that God is the light and in Him there is…
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Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful. James 5:16 NABRE In his letter, James is giving some final instructions in chapter fifteen; honor God’s name, pray at all times, and…
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