Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:22

For many people, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy — God's character and promises. This reading plan is about hope from a Biblical perspective.

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.”

Here are 16 biblical “power principles” to help you break free from the prisons of sin, guilt, failure, the past, self-abasement, perfectionism, fear, needing approval, obligation, rules, and religion. These principles can make a difference in your life. They are some of the foundational building blocks we can use to tear down our prisons and build up a house of joy and freedom.

There is more! Through this 16-day devotional, we will adventure together to experience more of His presence and power in our everyday lives. In a world full of distractions and competing agendas, let us focus on Him, hearing His voice, seeking His kingdom, and believing we will experience more of His presence and power.

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!

What does the Bible teach about peace? What can we learn about God's rest? How can you discover peace, and apply God's peace to your life, during times of turmoil and unrest? Invite some friends to go through this reading plan together and discuss the daily journaling prompts.

This 17-day plan will help you dive into the deep theology of Romans chapters 6-11, which discuss topics like election, predestination, and free will. Such complex topics are broken down into practical, applicable explanations and reflection questions that make theology accessible for everybody, whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus.

Join us as we grow in our understanding of God, ourselves, and the world through the lens of the Bible. Jesus defines discipleship as being obedient to God. Life in Christ is, therefore, incomplete if the knowledge we acquire does not influence our daily lives. This means that studying the Bible, and studying the Bible with others, is a vital part of the process of discipleship. By Shofar Christian Church

It is our hope and prayer that the devotionals that follow will warm your heart and lift your spirit as they lead you to lean on the Lord, our Shepherd and our Guide through the valley of grief.