For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:17 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.17.NLT
One man brought sin into the world, but God's wonderful grace saved me through Jesus. And through Jesus, I can triumph over sin.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.
Romans 5:3-4 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.3-4.NLT
God will help me endure trials in my life so that I can develop strength of character by relying on God and not myself. I have confident hope in His salvation.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Psalms 27:5 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.27.5.NLT
God will conceal me from troubles and I must trust him and He will keep me safe.
Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
Romans 4:20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.4.20.NLT
God made a promise to Abraham that he would have a son, Isaac, and God kept that promise, but he never wavered in his faith. I need to have faith in God for what His plan is for my life. I should imitate Abraham and have faith in God like he did.
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
Romans 3:22 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.3.22.NLT
I must have faith in Jesus to be made right with God. I place my faith in Jesus it isn't just about follwoing the rules to be right with God.
No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.
Romans 2:29 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.2.29.NLT
God has changed my heart and I have been trying to learn more from God's Word and not just read it because it's routine and I keep trying to learn something new and apply it in my life. I have tried to follow what it says rather than just having head knowledge. I try my best to apply it in my life and pay attention to what God is trying to tell me through Scripture.
For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight.
Romans 2:13 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.2.13.NLT
Listening to what God says in His Word is important but obeying the law is what makes us right in His sight. I must obey what the law says and not just listen to what it says.
