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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

On the third day, Jesus rises from the dead, and the women who visit the tomb are the first to see Him. Jesus commissions His disciples to make disciples of all nations, promising His presence always. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus is tried before Pilate, mocked, and crucified. He dies on the cross, and the temple curtain is torn. He is buried in a tomb secured by guards. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus is anointed at Bethany, celebrates the Last Supper with His disciples, and prays in Gethsemane. He is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the Sanhedrin. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Through parables like the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the Sheep and Goats, Jesus teaches about readiness, stewardship, and the final judgment. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus speaks about the destruction of the temple, signs of the end times, and His return. He calls for watchfulness and faithfulness in anticipation of His second coming. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus pronounces woes on the Pharisees and teachers of the law, condemning their hypocrisy and legalism. He laments over Jerusalem’s rejection of Him. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus answers questions about paying taxes, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He rebukes the Pharisees and Sadducees for their hypocrisy and misinterpretation of Scripture. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading