Author Archives: Jason

1 Peter 1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 22: 1 Peter 1 Today we start a new study of 1 Peter that will take us into next week. Peter seems to be writing to encourage Christians who are discouraged by their suffering. He emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Romans 16: Jon Stacy

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jason

As I said yesterday, I’m sending this week in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. I’ve asked my friend Jon to write a guest commentary for today’s Bible study on Romans 16. I know you’ll be blessed by reading his thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Romans 15

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 20: Romans 15 Verse 5 serves as a perfect summary of chapters 14&15: “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus…”. Verse 7 … Continue reading →

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Romans 14

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 17: Romans 14 Romans 14 is central to Paul’s correspondence with these early Christians. I’m convinced this is one of the major issues Paul had in mind when he sat down to write to these believers … Continue reading →

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Romans 13

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 16: Romans 13 In this chapter, Paul continues with practical application of Christian theology. Specifically, he turns his attention toward Christian engagement in the civic arena. As difficult as it might have been for these Christians … Continue reading →

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Romans 12: Living Sacrifices

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 15: Romans 12 With Romans 12, we reach a pivot point in Paul’s letter. After laying out the theological ramifications of the Gospel, Paul turns here toward more “practical” matters of Christian living. For Paul, ethics … Continue reading →

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Romans 11

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 14: Romans 11 Paul finishes his thoughts here on Israel and God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises. This block of text (ch9-11) is difficult terrain, but the topic (God’s faithfulness) is central to Paul’s theology and … Continue reading →

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Romans 10

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 13: Romans 10 In Romans 10, Paul continues his discussion on the state of Israel and the distinctions between law and faith. Verse 4 is a powerful summation of Paul’s argument: “Christ is the end of … Continue reading →

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Romans 9: Is God Faithful?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 10: Romans 9 After the crescendo of ch 8, we’re entering into one of the more difficult sections of Paul’s writing. Paul turns an eye toward his fellow Jews to discuss Israel’s status as God’s chosen … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember: Vol. 17

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jason

Jackson’s joke for today: Jackson: “Dad, why did the pelican walk across the road?” Me: “I don’t know. Why?” Jackson: “To get away from Justin Beever! Ha ha ha!” I have no idea what this joke means, but Jackson cracked … Continue reading →

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