Category Archives: Faith

Connected to the Root

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

The passage Romans 11:17-24 explains the root and natural branches. The root is God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The natural braches are the people of Israel who were rejected because they had not accepted the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Live by Faith in the Son of God

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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Way to Righteousness

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

As explained in Romans 3:21-31, legal obedience cannot make one acceptable to God but faith in Jesus Christ does. God gave the plan in providing a way to righteousness by presenting Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding … Continue reading →

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Doers of the Word

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 Explained in the post “The Power of the Gospel” is that Paul wanted to share the Gospel with the Roman Christians because he knew the … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 1:16-17, we learn about the power of the Gospel which had been promised through the Holy Scriptures. Other facts about the Gospel include Jesus dying on the Cross but being resurrected from the dead. Those who believe that … Continue reading →

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