Tag Archives: Devotional

Obligations and Duties

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 13:1-7 is that people have obligations to civil authorities because God has established them and they are His servant so do right before them. It is God’s will that they are placed in the position and people … Continue reading →

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Victory in Life

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 Brought out in the post Overcome Evil with Good, were some main ideas expressed and emphasized … Continue reading →

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Overcome Evil with Good

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

The main ideas expressed and emphasized in Romans 12:9-21 are to overcome evil with good by being faithful in prayer, being joyful in hope, and being devoted to one another in brotherly love. Imagine the effects of a world obeying … Continue reading →

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United in Spirit for Good Works

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others – Romans 12:5 As explained in the post “Finding My Place in this World”, Paul’s appeal in Romans 12:1-8 relates to the … Continue reading →

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Finding My Place in this World

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul’s request in Romans 12:1-8 relates to the new status all Christians have. Being born again as the old self has been crucified so that the body once ruled by sin is done away with. The new life gains ultimate … Continue reading →

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