Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:7

As a coach, you've likely striven for success but noticed that you lack the ability to live up to the expectations placed on you. On this 8-day journey, see how God can do more with your surrender than your performance. Learn how who you are and your purpose both stem from God as you reflect His glory while seeking His Kingdom first.

This one simple verse (John 3:16) captures the essence of the Gospel of salvation that Jesus came to preach. It shows why Jesus came, what He had to do, who sent Him, God's promises to His people, and how we enter this salvation. It is a powerful lesson for all.

Love to the Uttermost is a devotional spanning from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is comprised of eight excerpts (plus one prologue reading) selected from John Piper’s vast 32-year writing and preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the Twin Cities. This devotional can be used for personal, family, or group devotions. It can serve anyone who seeks a steadied gaze to watch our Savior as he loves us to the uttermost.

There’s no getting around the fact that we live in an always-spinning world. We yearn for quietness in our souls – but, often, that deep rest seems out of our reach. Or is it? In the next few days, let’s spend a few minutes peeking into the home of Mary and Martha in Bethany. Two sisters who loved God – but demonstrated that love in completely different ways. From the little incident in Luke where Jesus visits the two sisters, as well as other Scripture portions, let’s learn to truly find rest in Him alone. 

We all have our ideas about what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. This study takes a look at what God's word says about genuine discipleship. 

Jesus left his disciples with this one command: Love others as I have loved you. Do you know exactly how Jesus Christ has loved you and is loving you right now? There is nothing more God wants you to know and experience than the love of Jesus Christ. Soak deep in this marvelous truth and live with confidence that God loves you!

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob stand towering among Old Testament leaders. They’ve always been celebrated for their faith, obedience and accomplishments. In Grace of God and Flaws of Men, Anand Mahadevan uncovers the sins of these men to reveal that when sin reigns darkest, God’s grace shines brightest. It’s a grace that not only forgives us, but also transforms us.

Luke 15 is a threefold parable, a bit like a three-leafed shamrock clover, that Jesus told about lostness. The Sunday School definition of a parable is that it’s an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. So, when Jesus talks about sheep, coins and sons, He's not just an entertaining storyteller: He's illustrating heaven’s spiritual truths.

Christians are at war in the spirit. They have been provided with seven weapons of warfare to fight the devil and other enemies. But we must learn what these weapons are and how to use them effectively to fight and win this war against the devil and the weaknesses and passions of our flesh.

Death is part of life. Or so we tend to think. But the Lord God has conquered death. He offers us eternal life. Connected to Him, we experience a fullness of life in body and soul.