158 Opposing Forces—This Means War!

Romans 5:9-21; 6:1-23; 7:1-25; 8:1-17, TBC Book Two, Chapter 158
Paul pinpointed humanity’s biggest problem—the war within, waging inside each one of us. In writing to the Romans, Paul explains why every person struggles with a natural inclination to do things that we know are wrong, what God calls “sin.” Then he reveals God’s plan, a way to rescue us from that bondage.

A death sentence was handed down when sin entered the world through the first man, Adam. Every person since Adam is born with that same propensity—sin appeals to us. Just as sin came to all humans through one man, so also does death’s penalty, for all of us have sinned.

Likewise, just as one man’s trespass against God condemned all mankind, so also has one man’s righteousness brought a life-giving remedy for all. Through the obedience of one man will many be declared righteous—in right standing with God, reconciled to him. Our sin made us God’s enemies, but God has dealt with that broken relationship through the death of his Son, whose blood has saved us from God’s wrath. Through Christ we are reconciled! . . .
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Everyone is a slave to whatever that person choses to obey. . . . In this life, I constantly face an inner struggle: I desire to do what is good, what pleases God, but the sin nature within me prompts me to do evil. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 158, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Every soul harbors a dark side: Christ’s spirit can keep it from dropping anchor.
     A promise to cling to: “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:5-6 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Hold Me, Jesus  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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