re·li·gion: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conductof human affairs. Posts in this category pertain to religious matters and issues.
Posted 13 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 17-18
NT: Romans 9:25-33, Romans 10:1-13
Ps: Psalm 20
Pr: Proverbs 20:2-3
Today´s notable verse:
It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3 (NIV)
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 14-16
NT: Romans 9:1-24
Ps: Psalm 19
Pr: Proverbs 20:1
Today´s notable verse:
Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?
Romans 9:21 (NIV)
Wow, what profound wisdom in such a simple, rhetorical question. Our human concepts of “fair” and “unfair” wither under the light of the truth represented here. God is our Creator, and as such He has the right to create us as He will, for whatever purpose He wills. Our only responsibility as the pottery is to fulfill our purpose for which we were created, and to bring glory and honor to the Potter.
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 11-13
NT: Romans 8:26-39
Ps: Psalm 18:37-50
Pr: Proverbs 19:27-29
Today´s notable verse:
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)
Todays reading from the eighth chapter of Romans has some absolutely incredible Scriptures, starting with this description of the Holy Spirit interceding for us, directly to the Father. Following these verses is a passage chock-full of encouragement:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 (NIV)
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:35-39 (NIV)
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 8:11-18, II Chronicles 9-10
NT: Romans 8:9-25
Ps: Psalm 18:16-36
Pr: Proverbs 19:26
Today´s notable verse:
13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:13-14 (NIV)
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 6:12-42, II Chronicles 7, II Chronicles 8:1-10
NT: Romans 7:14-24, Romans 8:1-8
Ps: Psalm 18:1-15
Pr: Proverbs 19:24-25
Today´s notable verse:
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
II Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Romans 8:5 (NIV)
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 4-5, II Chronicles 6:1-11
NT: Romans 7:1-13
Ps: Psalm 17
Pr: Proverbs 19:22-23
Today´s notable verse:
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Proverbs 19:23 (NIV)
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Posted 12 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: II Chronicles 1-3
NT: Romans 6
Ps: Psalm 16
Pr: Proverbs 19:20-21
Today´s notable verse:
Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness.
Romans 6:13 (NIV)
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: I Chronicles 28-29
NT: Romans 5:6-21
Ps: Psalm 15
Pr: Proverbs 19:18-19
Today´s notable verse:
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: I Chronicles 26:12-19, I Chronicles 27
NT: Romans 4:13-25, Romans 5:1-5
Ps: Psalm 14
Pr: Proverbs 19:17
Today´s notable verse:
3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: I Chronicles 24-25, I Chronicles 26:1-11
NT: Romans 4:1-12
Ps: Psalm 13
Pr: Proverbs 19:15-16
Today´s notable verse:
He who obeys instructions guards his life,
but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.Proverbs 19:16 (NIV)
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