Romans 3:27

Can we boast, then, that we have done anything to be accepted by God? No, because our acquittal is not based on obeying the law. It is based on faith.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Right time

When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

- Romans 5:6

He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.

- 1 Timothy 2:6

Romans 12:2

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Romans 8:1

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus

Romans 3:22

We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.

Romans 14:7-8

For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves.

If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord.

So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Romans 9:30-33

What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to follow God’s standards, they were made right with God. And it was by faith that this took place.

But the people of Israel, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded.

Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him.

They stumbled over the great rock in their path. God warned them of this in the Scriptures when he said,

“I am placing a stone in Jerusalem that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. But anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”

Romans 5:19

Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.

Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 8:39

No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.