Day by Day from Lifeword

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that true success for churches and individuals comes not from outward achievements or human praise, but from seeking inward transformation and God's approval. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif episode explores how true obedience to God comes not from legalistic rule-following but from a heart transformed by faith and empowered by the Spirit, as illustrated through Paul's teachings in Romans. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that while the law reveals our need for transformation, only the Holy Spirit can truly change our hearts from the inside out. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that comparing ourselves to others or relying on our own good deeds cannot earn us acceptance before God, as true righteousness requires perfection, which can only be found by trusting in Christ's perfect righteousness rather than our own efforts. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif encourages listeners to stick with their Bible reading plans and explains how the books from 1 and 2 Samuel through Ezra reveal the need for redemption that ultimately comes through Jesus Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day of Day, our journey through Romans, emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval through inward transformation rather than living for the praise and validation of people. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how true belonging to God isn't based on outward rituals or heritage, but on an inward transformation of the heart by the Holy Spirit. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that outward religious symbols are meaningless without genuine inward surrender and obedience to God, urging listeners to prioritize authentic faith over rituals. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that outward religious signs like circumcision, baptism, or church membership are meaningless without true inward faith and transformation. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif offers an overview of the book of Ruth, emphasizing God's providential kindness in everyday life, the significance of its narrative during the chaotic time of the judges, and its role in building a messianic bridge to King David. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif  emphasizes that the law of God reveals our need for salvation, which cannot be achieved by our own efforts but is freely given through Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores the theme of hypocrisy in Romans 2, highlighting how claiming truth without transformation misrepresents God and emphasizes the need for sincere repentance and living faith. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif transcript emphasizes that religious identity or activities cannot provide true spiritual security—only genuine faith in Christ and a transformed heart can. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?"

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif discusses how merely knowing or possessing God's law isn't enough—it must lead to humility, conviction, and genuine obedience that points us to Christ, rather than becoming a source of pride or empty knowledge.

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible. Dr. Clif introduces the book of Judges, describing it as a dramatic story of Israel's recurring cycle of sin and deliverance, the need for a righteous king, and a downward spiral of spiritual and moral decay. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that hypocrisy among believers not only harms themselves but also dishonors God publicly, urging listeners to live authentically so their lives reflect God's true character to the world. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif highlights how religious language and selective morality can mask real rebellion, emphasizing that hypocrisy is willful and holds us more accountable before God. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that knowing and teaching spiritual truth without personally obeying it leads to hypocrisy and spiritual danger, reminding us that truth must transform our own hearts and lives before it can impact others. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that relying on religious knowledge or spiritual privilege without true obedience leads to self-deception, urging listeners to let God's truth produce humility, repentance, and genuine faith. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif introduces the book of Joshua by highlighting its main theme—God's faithfulness in fulfilling his covenant promises—while offering tips for reading Joshua as a narrative about divine action rather than just military conquests or leadership lessons. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our journey through Romans emphasizes the urgency of responding to conviction and God's mercy, warning that repeated resistance can lead to a hardened heart, and encouraging listeners to seek repentance and pray for others today. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans Dr. Clif emphasizes that while morality and good works can influence behavior, they cannot provide salvation—only trust in Christ's righteousness offers true mercy and deliverance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode on Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif discusses how the gospel not only reveals Jesus as Savior but also as the righteous judge, offering comfort and clarity about Judgment Day for believers. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores the idea that God's judgment is perfectly precise and just, urging us to seek grace and highlighting how Christ's sacrifice fully satisfies divine justice. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif offers an overview of Deuteronomy, highlighting Moses's final call for God's people to remember His faithfulness, embrace love and obedience, and prepare for entering the Promised Land. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explains how God's judgment goes beyond outward actions to examine the motives and secrets of our hearts, offering both a warning to pretenders and comfort to the faithful through the covering of Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif highlights that simply hearing sermons or knowing Scripture isn't enough—genuine faith is shown through spirit-led obedience and transformation, not just knowledge or church attendance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how our conscience reveals guilt and points us toward our need for Christ, emphasizing that feeling convicted isn't enough—we need the righteousness found only in Jesus. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how humanity's core problem is not ignorance of God's will, but our knowing rejection of it, emphasizing that God's moral standard is written on every heart and that His judgment is always just and proportionate. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif explores how the book of Numbers highlights both human failure and God's unending faithfulness as the Israelites journey toward the Promised Land, reminding us that while unbelief has consequences, God's mercy never fails. Stick with reading through the Bible. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif mphasizes that spiritual privilege increases accountability before God, but also extends a greater invitation to respond to His grace through Christ, urging listeners to seek humility, repentance, and faith regardless of their background. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that conviction is not condemnation but an invitation from God, urging listeners to respond to truth and grace with repentance, faith in Christ, and prayer for others. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans Dr. Clif urges listeners to recognize the urgency of repentance, warning that delaying is dangerous, as God's patience is mercy with a deadline—not indifference—and that we must seek grace today rather than accumulate judgment. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans Dr. Clif explains that, according to Romans 2, every person is on one of two roads—obedience to God leading to eternal life, or obedience to self leading to destruction—so it's crucial to examine which path your life is truly on. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif explains that while Leviticus may seem unfamiliar, it is central to understanding how God's holiness shapes every aspect of life, showing how sinful people can live with a holy God through sacrifice, priesthood, and pointing forward to Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that God shows no favoritism, judging everyone by the same standard, which humbles the proud, comforts the overlooked, and points to Christ as the only true hope for all. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that having spiritual privileges increases our responsibility to live out our faith, warning that simply being close to spiritual truth without genuine repentance and action can actually become a spiritual liability. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that while good works don't earn salvation, they serve as vital evidence of genuine faith, reflecting the transformation brought by the Holy Spirit. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that God's judgment is perfectly fair, unwaveringly righteous, and not influenced by favoritism or excuses, making our only hope the righteousness found in Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, Reading Through the Bible, Dr. Clif introduces the Book of Exodus, highlighting how God delivers His people from slavery, demonstrates His faithfulness and power, gives them the law after redeeming them, and ultimately dwells among them, emphasizing that salvation comes before obedience.

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how the discomfort we feel about our spiritual condition is actually God's mercy inviting us to repentance and faith in Christ, who offers grace instead of condemnation. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that our minds are always moving towards either spiritual renewal or rebellion, and true transformation comes through surrendering to God's work in us, not by our own effort. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif Johnson explains that Paul's urgency to preach the gospel comes from recognizing humanity's desperate spiritual need, and that only the gospel—offering rescue, transformation, and true hope in Christ—can address it. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif urges believers to resist celebrating or approving what God condemns, emphasizing the importance of speaking truth and loving people well—even when it's difficult or unpopular. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day Reading Through the Bible. Dr. Clif gives an overview of the book of Genesis, highlighting its role as the foundation of the Bible, its major themes and characters, and emphasizing how God's purpose and promises unfold from creation through the lives of imperfect people. Read the Bible, Stick With It "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.ord

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that, according to Paul's teachings in Romans chapter one, humanity is not just touched by sin but entirely saturated with it, and only through fully confronting this condition can true healing and renewal through Christ begin. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that God's judgment sometimes means letting people follow their own desires, but through Christ, God also offers grace that restores and redeems the human mind. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif mphasizes that for true renewal and stability in faith, God must be allowed to continually reign over our minds rather than being given only occasional acknowledgment. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that when humanity rejects God's rule over the mind, it experiences not just cultural decay but divine judgment—yet hope remains through the renewing power of the Gospel and prayer. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day, what to look for when looking for a church. Today Dr. Clif and his guest center on identifying and cultivating churches that are word centered, gospel centered, Christ centered, and missions focused, emphasizing that these foundational traits are essential for meaningful, lasting ministry and growth. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif centers on the question of who holds ultimate authority in our lives—Christ or our own desires—and encourages surrendering to Christ's authority as the source of true freedom, transformation, and identity. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org