There is therefore now no condemnation!

Reader,

Happy New Year!

This year, I'm making Scripture memory a priority. I've never been very good at it, and I've let that be my thin excuse for not trying very hard. So, to reverse that, I've decided to bite off more than I can chew. ;) I'm memorizing Romans 8 this year!

Martin Luther once famously likened the Bible to a ring, the epistle of Romans to its diamond, and chapter eight, the sparkling point of the jewel. One of the benefits of memorization is meditation on God's Word, and, using Luther's analogy, to turn the diamond in various lights and marvel at its beauty.

I hope you'll join me in marveling, meditating, and even memorizing this pinnacle chapter of the book of Romans.

pursuing holy leisure with you,

Cara

NEW FREE RESOURCE

If you want to join me in memorizing Romans 8, here's a helpful study tool. I’ve created a set of memory cards that divide Romans 8 into manageable sections with the first letter of each verse on the back. For example, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” is TITNNCFTWAICH on the back. It’s fun and makes memory work a little bit easier. Grab your own set today!

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One of Paul’s favorite metaphors for the Christian life is walking. At some point, we all learn how, and while it’s difficult at first, it eventually becomes second nature. Our Christian lives are lived out in the same fashion. Every day, we get up and put one foot in front of the other. We don’t need to sprint to keep up with God; we just need to keep walking. Thankfully, we don’t do it alone; the Holy Spirit goes with us. In Galatians 5:25, Paul says, “If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”

When you think of heaven, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Do you imagine it’s golden streets, ever-fruitful trees, and crystal rivers? Are you most looking forward to being reunited with loved ones or experiencing no more death, sin, or suffering? The Bible tells us we can expect these things in our heavenly homeland.

But, as incomprehensible as these glorious realities are, they are not the main attraction of heaven. Read this article to learn more.

Spiritual fruitfulness is a metaphor used throughout Scripture to describe the visible outcome of a life that remains connected to Christ. To abide means to remain or to stay. The metaphor of fruitfulness works for both physical and spiritual fruit. Fruit doesn’t try to reproduce; instead, it remains connected to the tree or vine, and over time, fruit appears. In the same way, spiritual fruitfulness is not manufactured through effort but formed through our union with Christ. As believers stay connected to our Vine, Jesus Christ, fruit is the natural result.

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