Monthly Archives: July 2019

Who Are These People?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Paul concludes—not begins—his magnificent letter to the Romans with a long list of greetings and salutations. One wonders how he could know so many in the church there! But it’s no wonder considering what a master he was at “working … Continue reading →

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Purpose-driven

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you; but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you whenever I go to Spain—for … Continue reading →

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Think for Yourself

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation. Romans 15:20 Here’s Paul’s mission statement. It wasn’t formulated after hours of strategic planning, but came … Continue reading →

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Choir Practice

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our … Continue reading →

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Smartest Guy in the Room

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 It’s grossly unfair that I can walk through life guided by the … Continue reading →

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On Law and Liberty

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. Romans 15:1-2 We walk according to the law … Continue reading →

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On Weaker Sisters…

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense. It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Your Coat

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. Romans 13:14 Here are two approaches to battling fleshly lusts. The first is Paul’s. But I say, walk by the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Tell Tale Sign

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NASB) There’s an … Continue reading →

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I Owe You One

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8 This verse was not written by or for Dave Ramsey. The Bible does not prohibit acts of borrowing and lending (Matthew 5:4).  … Continue reading →

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