Romans 13

Look to the Bible for scripture and wise words about the importance of loving others.

Romans 13: “Submission to Authority” We saw that Paul shifted his focus to the conduct of the Christian. Here, we see Paul show the appropriate conduct towards those that are in authority. He’s speaking about the politicians, law enforcement and the law makers. Remember who Paul was writing to, and whose authority they were under at that time. They were under the thumb of Nero, who was known to be one of the most ruthless rulers. Church History says that Paul was beheaded in Rome, probably…

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. Romans 15:13

Many of us today are lacking hope. But the Romans 15:13 meaning shows us how God wants to give us an abundance of hope.

In the closing scene of the movie Castaway, Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is parked at a lonely intersection in the middle of Nowhere, Texas. With miles of flat, barren land in every direction, Noland pulls out his paper map and begins considering his options, when, out of the blue, an attractive woman pulls up in an old pi