1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again① he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a m...  Read More

  13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. 16 And he told those who sold the pige...  Read More

  1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now t...  Read More

  Vs 35-36: The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.VS 41: He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ).VS 45-46: Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom...  Read More

  29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from he...  Read More

- 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. W...  Read More

- 1 In the beginning the Word already existed.    The Word was with God,    and the Word was God.2 He existed in the beginning with God.3 God created everything through him,    and nothing was created except through him.4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]    and his life brought light to everyone.5 The light shines in the darkness,    and the darkness can never extinguish it.[b...  Read More

Learn, Live, Share the Gospel INTRODUCTION The Gospel of John: A Journey of Knowing and Following JesusBeginning March 2 and continuing until Easter Sunday, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey through the Gospel of John using the SOAP Bible study method. This journey is more than just reading Scripture—it’s about encountering Jesus in a way that changes everything.Our series is tit...  Read More

The title for this series is our church mission statement; Our Mission is to Learn, Live and Share the Good News of Jesus. There is no better NT document to turn to than Romans to learn what this good news is, how this good news transforms the way we live, and why this good news creates in us a sense of urgency to share it.  Read More

In this passage, Paul highlights that believers, saved by God's grace, are no longer obligated to live according to their sinful nature. By putting to death the deeds of the body through the power of the Spirit, they can experience true life. Those who are led by the Spirit are recognized as children of God, not slaves to sin, because they receive the Spirit of adoption.The Holy Spirit affirms the...  Read More

In this passage, Paul emphasizes the freedom believers have through the Holy Spirit, contrasting life “in the flesh” with life “in the Spirit.” Paul explains how, through Christ’s sacrifice and the work of the Spirit, Christians are free from condemnation, empowered to fulfill God’s law, and enabled to live lives that please Him.  1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Chris...  Read More

In this passage, Paul vividly describes the internal struggle between spiritual aspirations and the reality of sin that every believer faces. He acknowledges that, although he desires to follow God’s law, he often finds himself doing things he hates instead. This struggle reveals that, even as committed Christians, we wrestle with our sinful nature. This shows that human effort alone cannot conque...  Read More

This passage continues Paul’s discussion about the Law and its relationship with sin. He is responding to possible objections that the Law itself might be seen as sinful or responsible for death. Paul emphatically denies this and instead points to the role of sin in distorting and abusing the Law’s purpose.  7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the...  Read More

In this passage, Paul continues his discussion of the Law and its role in the lives of believers, employing the analogy of marriage to explain how believers are no longer bound by the law, just as a woman is no longer bound to her husband after his death. Just as a woman is freed from her husband upon his death, believers are freed from the law through their union with Christ, who died and rose ag...  Read More

In this passage, Paul continues his teaching on sin and grace, following up on the questions that arise when we understand that Christians are no longer under the law but under grace. He addresses the potential misunderstanding that grace gives us permission to continue sinning. He also explains the consequences of being enslaved to sin, which leads to death, versus being enslaved to righteousness...  Read More

This passage, Paul addresses issue that the believer’s relationship with sin in light of God's grace. Since God's grace abounds even where sin abounds (as stated in Romans 5:20), the question arises—should we continue sinning so that grace may increase? Paul answers with an emphatic “By no means!” and proceeds to explain the transformation that occurs in a believer's life once they are united wit...  Read More

This passage continues the contrast between the consequences of Adam's disobedience and the gift of righteousness through Christ's obedience. Both sin and grace have far-reaching effects: Adam's one act of disobedience brought death and condemnation to all, while Jesus' one act of righteousness brings justification and life. 18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one ac...  Read More

Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death into the world, affecting all people, while Christ’s obedience and sacrifice brought grace, justification, and life. Through this comparison, Paul emphasizes the overwhelming grace of God and the abundance of the gift of salvation.  12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because ...  Read More

In this passage, Paul highlights the profound nature of God’s love and the certainty of our salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection. He points out that we were utterly powerless and undeserving, yet God took the initiative to send Jesus to die for us. Paul then reinforces the assurance of our salvation: if God went to such great lengths for us when we were still His enemies,  we can be e...  Read More

In this passage, Paul expands on the blessings that flow from being justified by faith. Through faith, we receive peace with God, access to grace, hope in the glory of God, and even the ability to rejoice in suffering. Paul’s teaching emphasizes the deep assurance and joy that comes from our new standing before God, made possible by Jesus Christ.  1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith...  Read More

this passage, Paul continues to expound on the nature of Abraham’s faith and its relevance to the believer. Abraham’s faith in God’s promise, despite overwhelming circumstances, serves as a model for all believers. The same faith that was credited to Abraham as righteousness is now credited to us through faith in Jesus Christ, who was delivered for our sins and raised for our justification.  18 In...  Read More

Paul continues his argument that justification comes by faith and not by the works of the law, using Abraham as a model of faith. He explains that righteousness was credited to Abraham before he was circumcised, making him the father of all who believe—both Jews and Gentiles. Paul further explains that the promises made to Abraham were not given through the law but through the righteousness that c...  Read More

In this passage, Paul continues to build on the theme of justification by faith by using Abraham, the forefather of the Jewish people, as an example. He argues that Abraham was not justified by works, but by faith, and that this principle of faith-based righteousness applies to all people. Paul also draws on David’s words to underscore the blessedness of receiving forgiveness and righteousness apa...  Read More

In Romans 3:21-31, Paul explains how God's righteousness is revealed and how it relates to the law. He emphasizes that righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ and is available to all people, regardless of their background or works. This is a foundational passage for understanding the gospel and the role of the law in salvation.  21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apa...  Read More