Tag Archives: Righteousness

From Death to Life

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 5:12-21 is that sin was in the world before death and because of sin, there is death. Fortunately, the pattern of sin and death was broken by the gift of Christ. Provided for us is a way … 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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God is Great and Gracious

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

David has a good relationship with God as explained in Psalm 145 giving praise with confidence that he will be with God for eternity (v. 2). David writes that God is worthy of praise because of His characteristics like compassion, … Continue reading →

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Reach Out to the Lord

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

David makes his prayer in Psalm 143 on the basis of the Lord’s righteousness because David knows that he is not perfect but flawed. His Spirit is weak because the enemy has pursued him and he hides in a cave. … Continue reading →

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