by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Jun 30, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. – Romans 8:1-2 These opening verses of Romans 8 are a breath of fresh air for every weary...
by Chen Li Wong | Jun 27, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
…It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. – Romans 4:24b-25 The righteousness that is counted to us by faith is not grounded in vague belief or...
by Chen Li Wong | Jun 26, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
But the words ‘it was counted to him’ were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him… – Romans 4:23-24a When Paul quotes Genesis 15:6 — “it was counted to him as righteousness” — he immediately tells us that...
by Chen Li Wong | Jun 25, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. – Romans 4:4 Paul draws a stark contrast between the one who works and the one who believes. The worker labours with the expectation of payment. He stands tall, expecting to receive...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Jun 24, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’ – Romans 4:3 Abraham’s faith was counted to him as righteousness. The key word here is counted. Faith itself is not righteousness. Faith is not a substitute form...