Podcasts about Romans 4

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Audio reading: Num 25:1-9, 1 Chron 26:12-27:34, Rob 4:13-5:5, Psalm 14:1-7, Prov 19:17 Join the One Year Audio Bible Podcast as we dive into Romans 4 and 5 to answer: Are we made righteous by the law or by faith in Jesus? Discover the purpose of the law, how Abraham's faith points to justification, and how we can have peace with God through Christ. Also featured: readings from Numbers, 1 Chronicles, Psalms, and Proverbs. Short, clear teaching and encouragement to trust God's promises. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible. Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com   Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast Podbean: https://bridgeconnector.podbean.com/

Audio reading: Num 24:13-25, 1 Chron 24:1-26:11, Rom 4:1-12, Psalm 13:1-6, Prov 19:15-16 Paul asks piercing questions in Romans 4 about whether Abraham was justified by works or by faith, and whether the blessing of salvation is for Jews only or also for Gentiles. Today we unpack how Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness and what that means for believers. Join the One Year Audio Bible Podcast (July 17) as we continue reading through the Bible and explore how salvation is reckoned — not by works but by trusting God's promise. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible. Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com   Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast Podbean: https://bridgeconnector.podbean.com/    

As Bethel Church there are unique distinctions that God has called us to, but we are simply a small part of the global Body of Christ that consists of many beautiful and different expressions. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares on Bethel's end-time view and the significance of what we believe about the end times determines how we live in the middle. Instead of relegating all things good in Scripture that's meant for the last days for a later time, what would happen if we believed that it could be possible today? We are a house that is called to have hope for the future—hope for the broken, hope for the mentally ill, hope for the nations. We bless you as you listen to this message and pray that you are filled with supernatural hope and receive greater revelation of your identity and calling to release Heaven on earth everywhere you go.

In Romans 4:13-25, we learn that God's promise is not based on law. Salvation is by faith alone because it rests on God who promises the impossible and our assurance of salvation is based on Jesus' death and resurrection.

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This week we continue our series in the book of Romans and examine Paul's discussion of Abraham's faith. For any group, the values of our forebears informs our collective identity. Paul targets Abraham's faith (Gen. 15:6), as the example of justification, to remind the church at Rome that justification by faith is not a new idea; rather, it has been the foundation of salvation from the earliest stages of the Lord's salvific ministry. In focusing on verses 17-25, we will examine the nature of Abraham's faith, and seek to understand how justification by faith functions throughout the covenant of grace.

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In the fourth chapter of Romans, Paul furthers his explanation of righteousness by faith using the example of Abraham to show how faith, salvation, and works are connected. Join John Bradshaw to dig into this next chapter, “Romans 4: Faith That Saves,” and learn how you can be saved by faith through the gift of God's grace.

Pastor Sam Schwenk

In Romans 4:1-12, we learn that Christ's righteousness is our righteousness.

IntroductionThe Heidelberg Catechism spends some time reminding us that Christ really did suffer. His suffering is not some sort of unnecessary drama. It testifies to our sin, and it atones for our sin. His suffering makes satisfaction for our sin. But suffering and death alone aren't the whole story. If Christ were merely dead and "bounced back" the way a sacrificial animal might return to the herd, the sacrifice would prove insufficient.On the other side of this discussion is that Christ cannot remain in the grave. If Christ is dead, then we might as well go home and conclude life is absurd. Romans 4:25 reminds us that Christ “… was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. So the question presses in: why must Christ be raised from the dead?Christ Was Delivered for Our SinsWe have to understand the deeper meaning of death. Death is not merely the cessation of breath or heartbeat. Death is separation from communion and fellowship with God. A person can be fully alive by every biological measure and still be dead in a very real way. So when Christ is "delivered up for our sins" and overcomes death, he is overcoming that broken fellowship that was lost in the fall. His resurrection guarantees that our union with him by the Spirit and faith establishes us in communion with our Lord.Christ's Resurrection Vindicates HimRomans 4 gives us rich assurance of our standing before God and Christ's resurrection. Paul builds his argument on Abraham: justified by faith apart from works (vv. 1–8), a promise extending to Jew and Gentile alike (vv. 9–17), and the "absurdity" of Abraham's faith. Abraham is trusting God to bring life out of two bodies as good as dead (vv. 18–22). Then Paul pulls the camera back: this was written not for Abraham's sake alone, but for ours (vv. 23–25). Christ's resurrection is heaven's declaration that his work is complete. Abraham cannot add anything; Isaac, child of the promise, cannot add anything, and we cannot add anything to Christ's work. It's the fulfillment of the same pattern of "life from death" that Abraham himself experienced in type.Paul says this in other places. 1 Corinthians 15 insists that if Christ is not raised from the dead, then we are still in our sins and ought to be pitied. Paul says in Romans 1:3–4 that the resurrection declares him Son of God. Paul states in Romans 6:4 and 1 Timothy 3:16 that resurrection to vindication by the Spirit. Christ's resurrection is not only the basis of us legally being restored to God, but the resurrection is also the power that conforms us to God.The bodily, physical nature of that resurrection matters too. Christ's ascension into heaven means that glorified human flesh is there. It means that not only are we declared righteous, but we are conforming in the Spirit's power as we walk by faith, and we will be glorified. Christ's resurrection guarantees our glorification, and it proves it. Christ's glorified human flesh is in heaven right now, guaranteeing our glorified flesh will be there too.Christ's Resurrection Vindicates UsThis is the legal, courtroom weight of "raised for our justification." Justification is a one-time declaration of righteousness before the heavenly court. This is a higher court than even our Supreme Court in the USA.This blessing is distinct from sanctification. Justification is a one-time declaration of righteousness in the heavenly courtroom, while sanctification is our progressive conforming to the Lord's holiness.We also say that sanctification and justification are inseparable. These blessings are both given to us by the Spirit, our union with Christ, and our consciousness of this relationship when we have faith in Christ. It is by the Spirit through Faith that we take hold of Christ and all his distinct blessings.We are united to the risen and victorious Christ. It is because Christ was raised that our sins are objectively taken away, our standing before the Father is secure, and Christ's ongoing intercession in the heavenly temple guarantees that our relationship with our God is not impersonal. Our justification is a one-time transaction. However, as we are united to our savior, this is where we have the privilege and joy of growing in conformity to our heavenly call as we walk in the Spirit by faith out of gratitude.ConclusionThe reality is: Christ's resurrection is true whether or not I believe it. It's not my faith, or the church's faith, that makes it so. It is not even the Apostle Paul who makes it so. Christ's resurrection is an objective, historical event that God accomplished. I could deny it, and it would still be true. That's actually the comfort. My assurance doesn't rest on the strength or the quality of my faith. My redemption, our redemption, rests on what God has already done in raising Christ from the dead. His resurrection testifies that my sins are taken away, my standing before God is secure, and I will be raised bodily to dwell in his presence in full glory.Let us not root our hope in ourselves. Let us hope in the God who accomplishes his promise. He does not overstate, and he does not overpromise. He fulfills His word. May we live in the certainty of Christ's resurrection as we take hold of our redeemer by Faith. Let us be a people who walk in the Spirit, tasting the goodness of our redemption as we live as living sacrifices unto him out of gratitude.

How do you know God accepts you?Many people spend their lives trying to earn God's approval through good works, religious activity, church attendance, or personal effort. But is that how a person is made right with God?In Romans 4, the Apostle Paul uses the example of Abraham to reveal a powerful truth: salvation has never been earned by works—it has always been received through faith. Long before the Law was given, Abraham was declared righteous because he believed God.In this Bible study, you'll discover:• Why Abraham is the greatest example of saving faith• The difference between faith and works• Whether good works can save you• What it means to be justified by faith• How God's promises are received• Why religion can never replace a relationship with God• How to know you are accepted by GodWhether you're a longtime Christian, new to faith, or simply searching for answers about salvation, grace, and God's acceptance, Romans 4 provides life-changing truth that points directly to Jesus Christ.

As the global Body of Christ, the Lord has given different churches various functions that are unique to them. Bethel Church is simply one part of the global Church but it's important to realize that God has given us specific distinctions that we are called to. As this sermon is a continuation from the Kris Vallotton's previous messages in this series, he continues to expand upon the unique assignments we have as a house. As we believe that we are a royal priesthood, the posture in leading the congregation is to train them to release the kingdom everywhere they go. Because we believe that you become a priest in ministry as soon as you receive Christ, there is now no difference between what is sacred and secular in your life, everything becomes an expression of worship and ministry to the Lord. As our church is an apostolic and prophetic house, training and equipping the saints with deployment in mind is our emphasis. This looks like focusing on the five-fold ministry so that the body looks more like Christ by equipping the saints with discernment so that we are no longer deceived and sent out to reproduce the kingdom of God everywhere we go. We pray that as you listen to this sermon, you receive supernatural boldness and empowerment to equip and love the Body of Christ and to disciple nations until the whole earth looks like Heaven.

Notes here Defining Power, Romans 4:13-25, June 7, 2026 Ben Bouwers

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Romans 4:23–25 reminds us that the faith God counts as righteousness is available to all who trust in Him. Saving faith believes that Jesus died for our sins and rose again, proving that His work fully secured our justification. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on June 21, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church  Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

As we continue our series in Romans, Pete explores how we can be people of faith, looking at the example of Abraham.Join us again next week as we continue the series at 9:30am and 11:30am at UWL, and at 6:30pm at The Hub.Find out more at redeemerlondon.org

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most “obvious” proof you've been taught to trust is the very thing Paul is trying to remove from the foundation? We open Romans 4 with David's picture of blessedness: sins forgiven, sins covered, sin not counted. Then we follow Paul's tight logic that justification by faith has two sides that stand or fall together: God does not impute our sin, and God imputes righteousness, the righteousness of Christ, to our account.From there, we sit with Paul's uncomfortable question: does this blessing belong only to the circumcised, or also to the uncircumcised? Abraham becomes the centerpiece, not as a moral hero, but as a timeline. Faith is reckoned to him for righteousness before he ever receives circumcision, which means the ground of salvation cannot be an outward badge. We connect that to modern debates about baptism, church rituals, and any practice that tries to function as a requirement for being made right with God.We also tackle the moral law, the Ten Commandments, and what Jesus exposes about the inward demands of God's law. That opens into Adam's fall, federal headship, and why the “you can lose your salvation” framework often treats salvation like a reset back to Adam's probation instead of a finished gift. Finally, we land on Paul's language of sign and seal and warn against trusting aisle-walking, repeated prayers, tongues, or anything else as the basis of assurance.If this helped you think clearly about justification by faith, imputed righteousness, and Romans 4, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What's one outward “proof” you've seen people treated as if it saves?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailFaith is either a gift that rests on Christ or it becomes another work we brag about. We open Romans 4 and press on Paul's argument that Abraham is justified by faith before circumcision, before the Mosaic law, and even before the labels “Jew” and “Gentile” make sense. That timeline is not trivia. It is Paul's demolition of every salvation story built on heritage, rituals, moral scorecards, or “advantages” that people think put them ahead with God. We also address the question that always shows up: “So do you disagree with James?” We lay James 2 alongside Romans 4 and explain why they are speaking to different problems. James confronts dead profession that never produces obedience, while Paul destroys the idea that works can earn righteousness. The result is a clear, practical framework: good works matter, but they flow from justification, they do not purchase it. From there we talk covenant signs like circumcision and baptism, why the sign is not the thing itself, and why an outward act without an inward change of heart is empty. We keep circling back to the core comfort of the gospel: God credits the righteousness of Jesus Christ to believers by faith, and Christ is the one who holds us fast. If you want a Romans 4 breakdown that is both theological and direct, this one will challenge you and steady you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who's stuck in works-righteousness, and leave a review if the conversation helped. What part of Romans 4 hits you the hardest right now?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever felt the pressure to prove you are saved by stacking up religious wins, this conversation cuts through the noise fast. We challenge the whole idea of Torah keeping as a path to righteousness with one blunt question: who actually kept the law perfectly besides Christ? From James 2:10 to the failures of even the most celebrated figures in Scripture, we show why the law can diagnose sin but cannot cure it.We then widen the lens and follow the Bible's internal logic across Romans, Galatians, Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, and John. The thread is consistent: God's promise to Abraham rests on faith, not flesh, and the sign God keeps pointing to is heart change, not external scoreboards. Circumcision of the heart is not a New Testament invention, it is a long-standing promise of God's own action, which is why the new covenant feels like rest instead of an “if and then” contract.The discussion turns practical when we talk about “the works of Abraham.” We argue those works are not a checklist, but living faith that moves, speaks, and continues. That helps answer a real fear many believers carry: “Can I lose salvation if I do not keep doing enough?” We explain why mixing grace with law creates a hybrid gospel that empties faith of its meaning and subtly claims Christ's obedience needs our help.If this brought clarity or conviction, subscribe, share it with a friend who is stuck in performance-based religion, and leave a review with the biggest question you still have about faith, works, and assurance.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf someone tells you, “Jesus saves you, but you still have to add this,” what are they really saying about the cross? We work through Paul's logic in Romans and push on a theme that hits every generation: the law can expose sin, but it cannot rescue sinners. When you turn commandments into a pathway to justification, the end result is not confidence and joy, but wrath, self-focus, and a faith that quietly depends on your performance.We talk about why “where no law is, there is no transgression” doesn't erase guilt, how “faith plus the law” becomes an oxymoron, and why adding requirements like circumcision, strict Torah observance, or making water baptism the final step of salvation changes the gospel itself. The difference matters because grace is designed to make the promise sure. Faith receives what grace gives, and the security of salvation rests on God's power and faithfulness, not on our ability to keep ourselves cleaned up.From Abraham as the father of all who believe to the claim that true Jewishness is inward, we keep circling back to the God Abraham trusted: the one who raises the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. Then we zoom out to Christian apologetics. We explain what it means to defend the faith with “as it is written,” why every believer should be ready with an answer, and why the best way to detect counterfeit teaching is to handle the real Word of God so often that the fake stands out immediately.If you've felt pressure to earn what God calls a gift, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck in religious performance, and leave a review telling us: where do you see “faith plus” thinking show up most?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailMost of us have limited hours and unlimited noise competing for our attention, so we get honest about a hard priority question: should Christians spend their time studying every other religion, or go all in on learning Scripture until we can actually explain the gospel with clarity? We argue for a Bible-first approach to Christian apologetics, not because we're afraid of other ideas, but because the Word of God is where the Holy Spirit teaches, forms conviction, and gives us the tools to recognize error. If you've ever felt unprepared to answer challenges from Mormonism, Catholicism, Jehovah's Witnesses, or internet “panel” debates, this is a grounded path forward.We also dig into what apologetics is supposed to be. It's more than refuting false doctrine; it's showing the reasonableness and coherence of Christianity as the Bible presents it. We point to Stephen's sermon in Acts 7 and Paul's relentless habit of returning to “it is written” as the blueprint for persuasive, Scripture-shaped reasoning. Along the way, we connect this to spiritual warfare and the Armor of God in Ephesians 6, because the real fight is not against flesh and blood, and our goal is never to crush people, but to speak truth faithfully and competently.Then we get painfully practical about why so many arguments spiral into anger: when we can't reason through what we believe, we compensate with volume. We talk about building real skill over time, learning to think like Romans reads, and letting the law drive us toward grace, imputed righteousness, and justification by faith alone. We close with the cost and the joy: deeper Bible study can bring isolation and persecution, but it also fuels bold evangelism and the kind of confidence that makes you want to tell everyone what you've found.If this conversation helps you think more clearly and speak more calmly, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What's the toughest question you've been asked about your faith?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

LEARN GOD'S WORD HOW WE DID—JOIN THE NEW STORYVERSE INSTITUTE ALL-ACCESS COHORT!     •    Learn the Bible & how to study it     •    Weekly online community, connection, and conversations Exclusive 25% off for the first 10 people to use promo code CALLHERHOLY Register and explore more here: https://www.storyverseministries.com/cohort —- This week the girls talk the kind of faith that keeps believing when the evidence says otherwise. They unpack Romans 4 and Abraham's story, prophetic words & cautions, hearing God & how to have faith before you see the promise fulfilled. Maybe like us you've asked before, “God, did I hear You right?” or wondering why the promise hasn't happened yet. This conversation is honest, grounded in Scripture, and a reminder that God's faithfulness isn't determined by your timeline. “Being fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.” Romans 4:21 Maybe faith isn't seeing it first. Maybe it's trusting Him before you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Jews considered their forefather Abraham to be a paragon of virtue, a man with whom no fault could be found. Paul refutes this idea, saying that Abraham, like all other men, was a sinner saved by grace. It is not Abraham's works that justify him before a holy God, but his faith, for as it says in Scripture, “Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” In other words, if God serves an accountant, then his books would wipe clean the debt that was owed and his account would credited with a foreign righteousness, that is, the righteousness of Christ. Circumcision does not justify him, because he was credited while still uncircumcised. Paul makes the case that this makes him the father of both circumcised (that is, Israel) and the uncircumcised (that is the Gentile) who have faith in Christ. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Abraham's faith grew as he came to know God more deeply throughout his life, learning that God cannot lie, remains perfectly faithful, and possesses the power to fulfill every promise He makes. The path to stronger faith is the same for us: fixing our eyes on God through His Word and His people, allowing our confidence in Him to grow as we remember who He is and what He has done. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on June 14, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church  Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

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As we continue our series in Romans, Greg helps us look at Abraham and how he believed and trusted God. We also see how David, despite his sin responded rightfully to it. Jesus has paid the debt for our sin and we are now made righteous!Join us again next week as we continue the series at 9:30am and 11:30am at UWL, and at 6:30pm at The Hub.Find out more at redeemerlondon.org

We've heard the call to "Go." Now it's time to discover what powers the mission. Over the next 12 weeks, we're diving into the book of Romans to uncover the deep mechanics of grace—not to boost our Bible knowledge, but to be moved by it. Because the mission isn't something we do to earn God's mercy; it's our response to mercy already given. Our prayer is that we would walk away seeing the Gospel for what it really is: not just the diving board into the Christian life, but the whole swimming pool. Come get fueled.

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Year A, Proper 5, Second Sunday After Pentecost

Rev. Dr. John DeBevoise, Sara Mickelson, and Rev. Bill Hull  look at Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, & Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 for Sunday, June 7, 2026 - Proper 5 (10) (Year A)

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace What kind of faith can stare down impossible circumstances and still trust God? Abraham's example in Romans 4 shows us a faith that hopes, believes, perseveres, and acts on God's promises. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on May 31, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church  Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Hope Against Hope: Faith That Stares Down The Impossible

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Abraham is Paul's test case. Was he justified by works? No. Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Paul makes sure you notice the timeline: the faith came before circumcision, not after. Circumcision was a seal of a righteousness Abraham already had by faith. That matters because it means the promise belongs to everyone who shares Abraham's faith, Jew and Gentile alike. God justifies the ungodly.   The Rev. Joshua Heimbuck, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Ashland, OR, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 4:1–25.  To learn more about Grace Lutheran, visit gracelutheranashland.org. Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel impossible? Why do feelings of guilt follow us even when we've been forgiven? These aren't new questions. St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans for a church he had never visited, and yet he addressed the struggles every Christian knows firsthand: the weight of the law, the persistence of sin, the sufficiency of what God has done in Christ. Romans covers enormous ground. Paul moves from the universal problem of sin through justification by faith, the role of baptism, the war between flesh and spirit, God's faithfulness to Israel, and the shape of life together in the body of Christ. There's a reason the Reformation was born in this letter. Join us on Thy Strong Word as we open up Romans, weekdays at 11am or on-demand anytime, at KFUO.org.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace People naturally assume salvation works like Santa's list: if we're good enough, God will reward us, but Paul shows in Romans 4 that righteousness has never come through morality, law, or human effort. Instead, salvation is a gift of grace received through faith alone in Christ alone, giving believers the assurance that God's promise depends on His faithfulness, not their performance. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on May 24, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church  Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 135, and Romans 4 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 23rd. On today's episode, Speaker A guides us through a thoughtful journey in the Scriptures, reading from 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 135, and Romans 4. We'll witness Solomon's heartfelt prayer at the dedication of the temple, marvel at God's faithfulness celebrated in the Psalms, and reflect on Paul's powerful message about righteousness by faith. As always, Speaker A encourages us to embrace God's unconditional love, find strength in prayer, and share kindness in our daily lives. Join us as we open our hearts to encounter the God who is love and seek to walk one step at a time in the light of His presence. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Abraham was fully convinced of God's ability to do whatever he promised. He trusted that God loved him before and beyond anything he could have done for God. In other words, God's love comes to us first. His love is not conditioned on our belief. His love emerges from who he is, his character, his very being. It's not based on my character and who I am. The full import of God's unconditional love is seen in the life of our Lord Jesus, the one who has offered himself on behalf of the entire world, his life, his death, his resurrection, declare that we are loved by God. Abraham was convinced of God's unconditional love. But that conviction didn't happen overnight. It didn't just arrive all at once without reservation. No, Abraham's conviction was learned. He was convinced as he walked with God one step after another. And these steps led him into a deeper and deeper conviction that God is good and that his love for us is faithful even when we are unfaithful. God's love for us is not dependent on our performance. It's based and rooted in his very heart, in who he is. And who he is is seen perfectly in the face of Jesus. So let's do what Abraham did and grow in our conviction, one step at a time, one day at a time, opening our hearts to the reality of God's goodness. Perhaps daring to believe today more than you did yesterday, that God's love for you is unconditioned and it's rooted in his heart. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL