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Romans 3:5-6, Gracious Gift of the Gospel

By Rev Lek Aik Wee Posted on 30 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 30 October 2015

Jesus was born into human history more than 2000 years ago. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross as man’s substitute to reconcile man with the living and true God. Jesus rose from the dead the third day victorious over sin and death. Jesus gives to every man who would believe in Him eternal life. All who receives Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour by faith receives this righteousness and enjoys the blessedness of life with God. For Adam, it was that coat of skin, that took away the guilt of sin and in return that restored his state of blessedness with God. This salvation in Jesus Christ is given freely by God’s grace though it was bought with a great price. This is the good news of the blessedness of life with God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:5, Is God Unfair to Judge Sinful Men?

By Rev Lek Aik Wee Posted on 29 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 29 October 2015

It was because of Adam’s sin that our good God acted to save him, and his wife and his posterity from His pronounced judgement which is physical death and eternal judgement in the lake of fire. Shall not man be grateful that he was not left to suffer eternal judgement? Alas, God gave man a choice to receive His salvation. The gospel is freely given and freely saves all who would believe – Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Romans 3:4, Comfort of a Truthful God

By Rev Lek Aik Wee Posted on 28 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with 28 October 2015, Devotion, Book of Romans

In a world of untruth and lies, deception and confusion, having a personal relationship with the living and true God is life’s greatest stabiliser. Let not God’s infinitely truthful character be maligned. When we go to Him, we can get an honest comment, an honest assessment of ourselves, an honest assessment of life for what it truly is. What comfort. This is the power of the Word of God. It ministers stability and with it wisdom and hope for life. God’s Word is the final arbiter, the impartial judge. Living by its instruction, we stand uncondemned and justified before God and men. Sins can be repented of and forgiven. Hurts can be healed.

Romans 3:1-3, Faith Amidst Unbelief

By Rev Lek Aik Wee Posted on 27 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 27 October 2015

Romans 3:1-3 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their …

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Romans 3:1-2, Stewards of God’s Word

By Rev Lek Aik Wee Posted on 26 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 26 October 2015

God promised Israel that when she would obey and live by His Word, He shall prosper them in their way – Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. God said to Moses, Gather the people together so that they can hear His Words and they shall learn to fear Him all their days (Deut. 4:10).

Romans 1:16-17, Living by Faith

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 3 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 3 October 2015

Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Romans 1:16-17 are the key verses that summarised this epistle. The righteous shall live my faith. This righteousness of the believer is a gift from God that is appropriated by faith. It begins with faith and continues in faith, beginning to end.

Romans 1:17, Finding True Happiness

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 2 October, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 2 October 2015

Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

The way of being reconciled to our Creator God is in the gospel. “Therein”, that is, in the gospel message, is the way of salvation. The way sinful man can make right with his Creator. How precious is the gospel!

John summarized this revelation succinctly in John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Romans 1:13, Unfulfilled Plans

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 29 September, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Book of Romans, 29 September 2015, Devotion

Romans 1:13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

The Apostle Paul speaks of unfulfilled plans to visit the Christians in Rome. He says, “I purposed to come unto you”! A strong word of resolve but the plan did not materialise. He personally made plans, not once but on many occasions to visit Rome. He sought the Lord in prayer and was led to make the journey. But he was being hindered. He was prevented to make the journey. That’s the meaning of the phrase, “was let hitherto”. He did not elaborate concerning these hinderances here but a hint was given in Romans 15:22-29 that God had directed him to go first to Jerusalem to minister to poor saints bringing with him an offering from the churches in Macedonia and Achaia.

Romans 1:8-13, Traits of Biblical Love

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 28 September, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 28 September 2015

Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

Paul had a deep concern for God’s children even in far away lands. He had not personally met the believers in Rome yet he loved them dearly in the Lord. He was glad that the Christians in Rome were strong in their faith in a largely pagan environment. He demonstrated his love for them by praying for them. This is an example worthy of our emulation. He was not just concerned with the believers in his physical proximity but those in far away places. Such was the extent of his love for the brethren.

Romans 1:1-7, Biblical Greetings!

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 27 September, 2015 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 27 September 2015

Romans 1:1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

With an endearing salutation, Paul greets the believers in Rome. He addressed them as “beloved of God”. A most encouraging and comforting term to remind them that they are precious in God’s sight. A good reminder to you as you begin this new day. May your morning prayer be as the psalmist’s, “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.” (Psalm 17:8)

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