Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 4. Day 100 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Romans 4(CSB)

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Episode Highlights:

Abrahams Faith.  Boasting in the Law.  The Promise to All. 

"For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would inherit the world was not through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith."  Romans 4:13

Romans 4 reminds us that salvation has always been by faith. In this milestone 100th episode, Paul takes us back to Abraham and shows us that he was counted righteous before the law was ever given. That matters because it means our standing before God is not based on our works, our religious performance, or our ability to keep the rules. Righteousness is received by faith. Abraham believed God, and that faith pointed forward to the promise that would be fulfilled in Jesus.

As you listen, you will be reminded that the gospel is bigger than one nation, one background, or one group of people. God’s promise is for all who believe. Romans 4 calls us to stop boasting in ourselves and start trusting fully in the grace of God. This chapter challenges us to live with a faith that is not just spoken, but practiced daily through trust, obedience, humility, and hope in the God who keeps His promises.

Romans 3. Day 99 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Romans 3(CSB)

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Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan

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Episode Highlights:

All are Sinners.  Justification through Faith.  The Purpose of the Law

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus"   Romans 3:23-24

Romans 3 reminds us of a truth that levels every one of us: we all need grace. Paul shows us that sin is not just a problem for some people. It is a problem for all people. Jews and Gentiles, religious and nonreligious, moral and immoral, everyone stands in need of a Savior. This chapter helps us see that the law was never meant to make us right with God. It reveals our sin, exposes our need, and points us to the only One who can save us.

As you listen, you will be reminded that righteousness is not something we earn. It is something we receive by faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3 pushes us to stop trusting in our own goodness, our own effort, or our own religious performance, and instead rest in the grace of God. This episode will help you reflect on your need for mercy, understand the beauty of justification, and see why the good news of Jesus is not just helpful, but absolutely necessary.

Romans 2. Day 98 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Romans 2(CSB)

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Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan

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Episode Highlights:

God's Righteous Judgement.  The Dangers of Hypocrisy.   Circumcision of the Heart. 

"For the hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified."  Romans 2:13

Romans 2 brings us face to face with a truth we all need to hear: God is not impressed by religious talk if our hearts are far from Him. In this chapter, Paul reminds us that God’s judgment is righteous, truthful, and impartial. He exposes the danger of hypocrisy, especially when we know the truth, teach the truth, or talk about the truth, but fail to live under the truth ourselves. This chapter challenges us to stop measuring our faith by outward appearances and start asking whether our hearts are truly being changed by God.

As you listen, you will be encouraged to examine your own life with honesty and humility. Romans 2 reminds us that real faith is not just about what we say, what we know, or what others see on the outside. True transformation happens when God changes the heart. This episode will help you think about whether your life is lining up with what you believe, how hypocrisy can damage your witness, and why genuine obedience flows from a heart surrendered to Christ.

Romans 1. Day 97 - The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Romans 1(CSB)

Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year

Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan

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Episode Highlights:

Paul's Introduction.  The Power of the Gospel.  God's wrath revealed from Heaven. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith."  Romans 1:16-17

WELCOME TO THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.   Often referred to as "the greatest letter ever written".   We begin our episode by examining Paul's introduction, where he emphasizes his apostolic authority and his mission to preach a gospel that is inclusive of all, irrespective of ethnic or cultural backgrounds. As we navigate through the chapter, we are encouraged to consider the power of the gospel as God's means of salvation for everyone who believes, the revelation of God's righteousness, and the significance of living by faith from beginning to end.

The episode also presents us with profound devotion takeaways that challenge and encourage us to integrate the truths of Romans 1 into our daily walk with Christ. We reflect on the transformative power of the gospel, not only as a message of salvation but as a dynamic force that changes lives and societies. We are called to live by faith, making daily choices that reflect our beliefs and trust in God's promises. Lastly, we address the importance of upholding and living out the truth, being mindful of the human propensity to suppress it. These takeaways not only deepen our understanding but also provide practical applications to ensure that the truths we learn are not just heard but lived.

Matthew 28. Day 96 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Episode Notes: 

Today's Scripture: Matthew 28(CSB)

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Episode Highlights:

The Empty Tomb.  Jesus' Appearance.  The Great Commission.  

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" - Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28 brings us to the hope every believer builds their life on: Jesus is alive. In this chapter, the empty tomb changes everything. We see the joy of the resurrection, Jesus appearing to His followers, and the Great Commission that sends His people into the world to make disciples. This chapter reminds us that our faith is not built on wishful thinking, but on the risen Christ who has all authority in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28 also challenges us to live like the resurrection is true. Because Jesus is alive, we can face trials with hope, bring our doubts honestly before Him, and walk in the power He gives us each day. The Great Commission reminds us that following Jesus is not passive. We are called to share the gospel, make disciples, and help others know and obey Christ. As we read this chapter, we are reminded that the empty tomb is not just something to celebrate. It is something that should shape the way we live every single day.