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Paul warns against legalism, emphasizing that righteousness comes through faith in Christ, not the law. He shares his personal testimony, counting all things as loss compared to knowing Christ. He encourages believers to press on toward their heavenly calling and to imitate godly examples. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul calls for unity and humility, using Christ as the ultimate example—He humbled Himself in obedience to death but was exalted by God. Paul encourages the Philippians to work out their salvation with God’s power at work in them. He commends Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful servants of the gospel. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul begins with gratitude and joy for the Philippians, thanking God for their partnership in the gospel. He encourages them to remain steadfast, even in suffering, and shares how his imprisonment has actually advanced the gospel. He urges them to live in a manner worthy of Christ, standing firm in faith despite opposition. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblech...

Paul instructs children, parents, slaves, and masters on how to live in Christ-honoring relationships. He then encourages believers to put on the full armor of God to stand against spiritual warfare, ending with a call to prayer and closing greetings. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul exhorts believers to imitate God by walking in love, light, and wisdom. He gives instructions for godly relationships, particularly in marriage, comparing the relationship between husbands and wives to that of Christ and the church. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul urges believers to walk in unity and maturity, using their spiritual gifts to build up the church. He calls them to put off their old sinful selves and put on the new self, living in righteousness and holiness. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul describes his calling to preach the mystery of the gospel—that Gentiles are now fellow heirs with Jews in Christ. He prays that believers would be strengthened in their faith, grasp the depth of Christ’s love, and be filled with God’s fullness. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul explains that believers were once dead in sin but have been made alive in Christ by grace through faith, not works. He highlights how Christ has reconciled Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the dividing wall and creating one new people in Him. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul opens with praise for God’s spiritual blessings in Christ, emphasizing that believers were chosen before creation, redeemed by Christ’s blood, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. He prays that they would grow in wisdom, understanding God’s power, which was demonstrated in Christ’s resurrection and exaltation over all things. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbibl...

Paul closes with personal greetings to various believers, commending their faithfulness. He warns against divisive people and ends with a doxology praising God for His wisdom revealed through the gospel. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul calls for unity between Jews and Gentiles, pointing to Christ as the example of selflessness. He speaks of his ministry to the Gentiles and his plans to visit Rome after taking aid to Jerusalem. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul encourages unity among believers despite differences in personal convictions, particularly regarding food and sacred days. He urges them to act in love, avoiding judgment and causing others to stumble. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul instructs believers to submit to governing authorities, as they are established by God. He emphasizes love as the fulfillment of the law and urges Christians to live in light of Christ’s return. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul calls believers to offer their lives as living sacrifices to God, being transformed by the renewing of their minds. He teaches about using spiritual gifts, loving sincerely, and living in peace and humility. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul assures that God has not rejected Israel completely but has preserved a remnant. He explains how Israel’s rejection opened the door for Gentiles to be saved, and he looks forward to a future salvation of "all Israel." For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul highlights the need for faith in Christ, explaining that righteousness comes through believing in Jesus, not by the law. He stresses the importance of preaching the gospel so that people can hear and believe. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul expresses sorrow for Israel’s rejection of Christ, emphasizing that God’s purposes in election are based on His mercy, not human effort. He explains that salvation is available to both Jews and Gentiles through faith. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul proclaims the victory believers have in Christ, declaring that there is no condemnation for those in Him. He speaks of life in the Spirit, adoption as God’s children, the hope of future glory, and the assurance that nothing can separate believers from God’s love. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul describes the struggle between the flesh and the law, explaining how the law reveals sin but cannot save. He shares his personal battle with sin, showing the need for deliverance through Jesus Christ. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Romans 6 describes the victory believers have over sin. They are no longer slaves of sin but slaves of righteousness. They must consider their identity in Christ and live in his freedom.  If you want more Bible reading resources, check out: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul contrasts Adam and Christ, explaining that sin and death entered the world through Adam, but grace and life come through Jesus. He highlights the benefits of justification, including peace with God, hope in suffering, and the assurance of eternal life. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul uses Abraham as an example to show that righteousness has always been by faith, not works or the law. He explains that Abraham was justified before circumcision, making him the father of all who believe, both Jew and Gentile. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul establishes that all people—both Jews and Gentiles—are sinners and fall short of God’s glory. He explains that righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works of the law, and highlights justification by grace through faith. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul warns against self-righteousness, explaining that both Jews and Gentiles are accountable before God. He emphasizes that true righteousness is not based on external works or heritage but on a transformed heart that follows God's law. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Paul introduces himself and his mission to preach the gospel, emphasizing that the righteousness of God is revealed through faith. He then describes humanity’s sinful state, showing how people suppress the truth, turn to idolatry, and fall into moral corruption, making them deserving of God’s judgment. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading