For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.
By the wrongdoing of Adam, death ruled mankind down through all the ages. But Jesus came to provide the solution to sinful man. Through His death, burial and resurrection He made a way for us to be in right relationship with God. That righteousness is given as a gift to those who believe on Jesus.
The Message Bible says: “If death got the upper hand through one man’s wrongdoing, can you imagine the breathtaking recovery life makes, sovereign life, in those who grasp with both hands this wildly extravagant life-gift, this grand setting-everything-right, that the one man Jesus Christ provides?”
A gift is not earned or deserved. It is given as a result of the benevolent heart of the giver. We don’t do anything to earn it. We simply receive this gift of righteousness by faith and thank God for it.
I have the gift of righteousness. I received it when I received Jesus.
- Reading Plan A: Mark 1:23-45
- Reading Plan B: Acts 12
- Reading Plan C: Leviticus 24,25; Mark 1:23-45
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.