As we wrap up this series through the first 5 chapters of Romans, I am struck by the awareness that the Holy Spirit has brought to my life in regards to the relationship that God is offering, and the choices we have to make regarding how we will Define The Relationship. In Deuteronomy 30:19-20 it says, “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life."This is what it is to Define The Relationship (DTR). Paul has emphasized that our relationship is not dependant on the Law or good deeds, but by faith alone in Jesus Christ that we can be saved. Will we DTR by choosing to accept the free gift of grace from our creator who wants desperately to have relationship with us?
Sin entered the picture early on in the human existence, and we have all been affected ever since. This week we are going to take a look at the original choice that would separate us from God and introduced sin into the bloodline of humanity. And we will see and rejoice in the action taken by God to do what was necessary to renew that relationship.
Read Romans 5 sometime between now and Sunday.
Jeff
It was such a blessing to receive a quilt from the Quilting Ladies for my neighbor who has cancer. I put on a prayer card to pray for her and a time for me to share Gods love for her. My prayer has been answered. We prayed over this beautiful quilt and that the Lord would use it for His Glory. God is just very cool! Can't wait to give it to her and see God's might hands work.
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