So then, what does all this mean? Here’s the irony: The non-Jewish people, who weren’t even pursuing righteousness, were the ones who seized it—a perfect righteousness that is transferred by faith. Yet Israel, even though pursuing a legal righteousness, did not attain to it. And why was that? Because they did not pursue the path of faith but insisted on pursuing righteousness by works, as if it could be seized another way. They were offended by the means of obtaining it and stumbled over the stumbling stone, just as it is written: “Be careful! I am setting in Zion a stone that will cause people to stumble, a rock of offense that will make them fall, but believers in him will not experience shame.”
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7 Days
Do we bear responsibility for those unaware of Jesus? We should yearn for the lost to know Him. Despite Israel’s rejection of Christ as the Messiah, God’s Word remains true. He is always just and wise. Rejoice in your salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Discover transformative truths in "Romans: A 7-Day Devotional" by Nathan Finochio. Each day explores key themes from the book of Romans, such as the explosive power of the Gospel, the reality of justification, freedom from sin, living by the Spirit, God’s sovereignty, practical living out the Gospel, and embracing unity.
10 Days
Why is Romans considered the greatest letter ever written? In this New Testament epistle, the apostle Paul provides the clearest explanation of the gospel and the eternal hope for a humanity marred by sin and death. Through King Jesus, God reveals his righteousness, redeems his people from their sins, and unlocks the floodgates of his mercy. Based on the 10-week Bible study for women, Romans: The Glory of the Gospel, Lydia Brownback examines Romans verse by verse to explore how God works through his Son and in the hearts of his people.
15 Days
Romans lays down the foundation for our faith. Salvation is a gift received through faith alone in God. We are dead to sin and forever alive in Christ by His grace. In 15 summaries, discover how this letter follows the road to salvation, from death to life. Our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee said, “It’s just as if it came by special delivery mail to us today.”
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