BY FAITH ALONE!

Romans 1:16-17 – Devotional

Romans 1:16-17​

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, ‘It is through faith that a righteous person has life.'”

This week we have a special new song for you created by Russ Hansen entitled, “By Faith Alone.” He’d appreciate your feedback on this song–please send it to him at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts” (Colossians 3:16, emphasis added) and “Sing a new song to the Lord!” (Psalm 96:1).

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By Faith Alone (inspired by Romans 1:16-17)

[Verse 1]
I’m not ashamed to tell the world,
The gospel is God’s saving word.
His power reaches every heart,
Giving every soul a new start.
To every nation, every race,
God has opened heaven’s grace.
All who trust His Son today
Find the life that never fades away.

[Pre-Chorus]
This is the good news, loud and clear:
God is drawing His children near.

[Chorus]
The righteous live by faith alone,
Standing on Christ and Christ alone.
Not by works or what we’ve done,
But by the mercy of God’s Son.
Grace has written heaven’s claim,
Now I’m covered in His name.
Declared righteous in Your sight —
By faith alone, through Jesus Christ.

[Verse 2]
I stood guilty, stained by sin,
With nothing good to bring to Him.
Yet Jesus took my debt away,
Paid the price I could not pay.
When I believed, You called me Yours,
Opened wide salvation’s door.
In that moment, by Your grace,
You clothed me in Christ’s righteousness.

[Pre-Chorus]
Not because of what I’ve earned,
But the grace for which I yearned.

[Chorus]
The righteous live by faith alone,
Standing on Christ and Christ alone.
Not by works or what we’ve done,
But by the mercy of God’s Son.
Grace has written heaven’s claim,
Now I’m covered in His name.
Declared righteous in Your sight —
By faith alone, through Jesus Christ.

[Bridge]
Though I stumble, though I fall,
Your grace is greater than it all.
You declared what I could never be,
Righteous through eternity.
Your perfect life now stands for mine;
Your obedience is now my sign.
Nothing added, nothing owed,
Jesus is my only hope.

[Breakdown]
Grace alone.
Faith alone.
Christ alone.
My salvation stands secure.
Grace alone.
Faith alone.
Christ alone.
Forevermore.

[Final Chorus]
I’m not ashamed, I’ll testify:
The gospel is the power of life.
From faith to faith, from start to end,
Faith sustains me ’round each bend.
Now I stand redeemed and free,
Christ’s own righteousness on me.
This is why my heart will sing:
Jesus is my everything.

[Outro]
From faith to faith I’ll walk each day,
Trusting every word You say.
The righteous live by faith alone;
Jesus Christ has brought me home.

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Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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JESUS MAKES US RIGHT​!

Romans 5:19 – Devotional

Romans 5:19

“For as through the one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one, many will be made righteous.”

This week we have a special new song for you created by Russ Hansen entitled, “Jesus Makes Us Right.” He’d appreciate your feedback on this song–please send it to him at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Jesus Makes Us Right (inspired by Romans 5:17–19)

[Verse 1]
One man chose the path of sin,
Death and darkness entered in.
Every heart was born that way,
Far from God and led astray.
What was broken, who could mend?
Who could make us whole again?
Then the Father’s perfect plan
Came through God’s own spotless Lamb.

[Pre-Chorus]
Where death had claimed its victory,
Grace was writing history.

[Chorus]
From Adam came the fall,
But Christ has conquered all.
Where sin had brought us death,
His grace has brought us life.
One perfect sacrifice,
One Savior crucified.
Now by faith we’re justified;
Jesus makes us right.

[Verse 2]
One transgression brought the curse,
One obedience broke it first.
Jesus walked the Father’s way,
Gave His life that glorious day.
Now His righteousness is mine,
Not by works, but grace divine.
Through His mercy I am free;
Christ has won the victory.

[Pre-Chorus]
Love has spoken, grace has won;
Life has come through God’s own Son.

[Chorus]
From Adam came the fall,
But Christ has conquered all.
Where sin had brought us death,
His grace has brought us life.
One perfect sacrifice,
One Savior crucified.
Now by faith we’re justified;
Jesus makes us right.

[Bridge]
Death to life.
Condemned to free.
Sinner to redeemed.
Lost to found.
Ashes to hope.
Jesus changed my destiny.

One man’s failure brought the night;
One man’s triumph brought the Light.
One man’s sin condemned us all;
One King’s grace has raised us all.

[Final Chorus]
From Adam came the fall,
But Christ has conquered all.
No longer slaves to sin;
His righteousness lives within.
Now we reign in life by grace,
Standing in our Savior’s place.
Every heart can testify:
Jesus is alive!

[Outro]
From death to life…
From guilt to grace…
From Adam’s fall…
To Christ’s embrace.

Jesus makes us right.
Jesus makes us right.
Jesus makes us right.

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Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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BEHAVE!

Romans 12:12 – Devotional

Romans 12:12

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continue steadfast in prayer.”

I am glad I grew up in an era when kids were taught to behave. Countless times I heard that stern word — BEHAVE! I did not appreciate it at the time, but the consistent discipline of my parents helped shape me into the man I became.

Somewhere along the line I learned that I could bring joy to my parents if I would simply behave on my own. That was especially true when I was left unattended. It resulted in satisfaction for them as well as for the Lord.

As we read the words of today’s Scripture, we find instruction to help us behave regardless of where we are. In hope … we rejoice! In tribulation … we are patient! In prayer … we are steadfast.

Where are you at this moment? Wherever you are or wherever you find yourself in the future, remember Romans 12:12. We have a confidence the world can never know. It is the assurance that what God has given us by the blood of Jesus Christ gives us the power and will to BEHAVE!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SACRIFICE!

Romans 12:1-2 – Devotional

Romans 12:1-2

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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WONDERFUL GRACE OF JESUS!

Romans 5:20-21 – Devotional

Wonderful Grace of Jesus (lyrics by Haldor Lillenas 1918) – download mp3

Romans 5:20-21

“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.“

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Haldor Lillenas’ (1918) lyrics to produce a new version of the song entitled, “Wonderful Grace of Jesus.” Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Wonderful Grace of Jesus (lyrics by Haldor Lillenas, 1918)

[verse 1]
Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin;
How shall my tongue describe it? Where shall its praise begin?
Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free;
For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

[refrain]
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty, rolling sea!
Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,
All sufficient grace for even me!
Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame!
Oh, magnify the precious name of Jesus! Praise His name!

[verse 2]
Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching to all the lost –
By it I have been pardoned, Saved to the uttermost.
Chains have been torn asunder, Giving me liberty;
For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

[refrain]
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty, rolling sea!
Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,
All sufficient grace for even me!
Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame!
Oh, magnify the precious name of Jesus! Praise His name!

[verse 3]
Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching the most defiled,
By its transforming power, Making him God’s dear child,
Purchasing peace and heaven, For all eternity;
And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

[refrain]
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty, rolling sea!
Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,
All sufficient grace for even me!
Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame!
Oh, magnify the precious name of Jesus! Praise His name!

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May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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JOYFUL-PATIENT-FAITHFUL!

Romans 12:12 – Devotional

Romans 12:12

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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