Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 2:1

Where do godless mockers, wicked sinners, and religious hypocrites meet? In the book of Romans, they meet at one place: the love of Christ. Romans lays out the gospel, the radical message of God’s love for everyone. Romans takes on controversial topics and challenging questions with clarity and compassion, and Through the Word guides you through it in just five minutes per day. Part 1 covers Romans 1-3.

One of our greatest gifts is friendship, and developing authentic friendships can be both extremely challenging and exceedingly rewarding. This 10-day plan will provide key principles to help you navigate your interactions with others and will give you the foundation for creating thriving relationships. 

The #Gospel Bible plan breaks down Paul's explanation of the Gospel in his letter to the Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Much like the book it originates from, this plan is designed to use current culture and compelling narrative to draw us into a thoughtful conversation about what the Gospel really is, and how it radically alters our everyday lives.

Romans lays down the foundation for our faith. Salvation is a gift received through faith alone in God. We are dead to sin and forever alive in Christ by His grace. In 15 summaries, discover how this letter follows the road to salvation, from death to life. Our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee said, “It’s just as if it came by special delivery mail to us today.”

In this 16-day plan, you will study the first five chapters of Romans in an applicable, practical way that makes complicated theology accessible for everybody, whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus. We know God will speak to you through it.

Considered one of the most theologically rich books of the New Testament, Romans is a treatise on the theology of salvation. Beginning with the hopelessness of our sin-filled state, Paul shows how God provides righteousness to His people through Jesus Christ. In Romans, we are reminded that justification does not come from status or moral achievement but from belief in the substitutionary death and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Designed for students, this reading plan journeys through the book of Romans in 16 days with the focus on the Gospel and the life of a Jesus follower. We will read through one chapter each day and then spend some time reflecting on what we read and finding meaning and truth for us today. Let's discover the richness of the Good News together!

Forgiveness is a big word, but what exactly does forgiveness mean? And what are the consequences if we don't forgive? And what is the difference between forgiving, pardoning and reconciling? This reading plan is structured like an Advent calendar: 24 “doors” and behind each one a little treasure awaits you about the incredible gift that Jesus gave you for Christmas.

Each day as you engage the Scripture, we recommend following this pattern of devotional reading. 1. Read the Scripture aloud. 2. Seek out where King Jesus is at work in the Scripture. 3. Pray over the Scripture. 4. Discern how this Scripture impacts your life. 

“Suck it up.” Those words empowered and encouraged me as a boy. They injured me as a man. When we talk about pain, we first think of physical pain from injury or accident. There is a masculine, internal block on the notion of our emotions or feelings being hurt. How could they be, we’re men after all!