Bible Chapter: Romans 11

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    God’s amazing grace is the way anyone is saved.  God’s gracious design of sending his Son to the world to save those who receive the gift of eternal life is a sign of this amazing undeserved grace.  God forgives sin and restores the broken relationship with God.  Remember that the Bible says this is the GIFT of God, we can never earn it by our own efforts.  No human ever deserved receiving it.  The price to pay for sin is so high that no person could ever pay it.  God’s amazing gift, His amazing grace enables us to grow in holiness and be seen by God as forgiven.
    This gift is not something to be taken lightly or handled casually.  This chapter tells us that we can be cut off.  Romans 11:22 NLT
22 Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.
    God is both kind and severe - an interesting statement.  It shows that we receive His amazing gift and yet cannot live in active sin, lest we receive the severe judgement of God and are cut off.  This can be an individual or a church group.  We must stay true to Christ and Biblical standards.
    God will not spare any believers when they reject His ways and compromise by conforming to the behavior and lifestyles of unbelievers.  So, make every effort to remain faithful to the teachings of the Bible.  No Christian should ever be puffed up and think that they could never come under God’s judgment.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!  WOW!!!  God is so amazing that we can’t even begin to comprehend everything about Him.  I am often amazed at how or why anything works.  All the modern conveniences we have that generally work so well are mind-boggling.  They come out of the wisdom of God.  Who can know the thoughts of God or give Him advice?  Who is God the debtor to?  Everything must give God glory.
    I must continue to dwell on these things and let them impact my life.  The DEPTH of the RICHES and WISDOM of God.  I need to keep digging since there is much more for me to grasp and apply.  I must keep on pursuing more and more of God.  He will reveal some snatches for me to grasp.

3.  How can I help someone?
    We live in a time when many people seem to limit the power and majesty of God.  They want to define God in their own way.  They question God and say “I’m not going to believe in a God who . . .”  People need help to see Who God really is and how awesome and powerful He is.  His ways really are beyond finding out.  And, yet, He shows us Himself and we can know Him personally.