in the presence of God – 1458

or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? (romans 2:4)   God’s kindness   today as you meditate on the character of God, take time to dwell upon...

in the presence of God – 1457

do you suppose, o man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? [romans 2:3]   paul issues a very stern warning here–and we must have an understanding of the nature of God’s judgement if we...

in the presence of God – 1456

we know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. – [romans 2:2]   the judgement of God   paul continues his assertion that no one gains the kingdom of heaven because of their birth, heritage, deeds, previous knowledge of...

in the presence of God – 1455

therefore you have no excuse, o man, every one of you who judges. for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. [romans 2:1]   judgement belongs to God alone   can we trust a judge who is himself a...

in the presence of God – 1454

slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. [romans 1:30-31]   apart from Jesus Christ, who has made a way into the throne room of grace, every single one of us would...

in the presence of God – 1453

they were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. they are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. they are gossips, [romans 1:29]   this verse is describing the person who does not acknowledge God, and from whom God...