New Testament Daily Bible Verse

In this daily Bible reading the Apostle Paul writes that the Spirit of God indwells believers. This distinguishes them from non-believers who do not have the Spirit of God. It is God's Holy Spirit who motivates us to do right and not give ourselves over to sin. The Bible says, “If anyone does not have the spirit of Christ he does not belong to God.” The Spirit of God gives us life, and God considers us…

In this daily Bible reading Paul speaks of the conflict or war that exists between our spirit and our ‘flesh.’ After we believe in Jesus we are freed of bondage to sin, but our fleshly side still desires to sin. However, our mind and our spirit do not want to sin. The sinful part of us does not cease to exist when we believe in Jesus. However, we are empowered and given the motivation to turn…

In this daily Bible reading Paul compares serving God by the Law and serving God by the Spirit. Paul said that the Law was given to identify sin. Without the law, sin was undefined. People were not living in violation of any law, even though they were committing acts that the Law later condemned. The Law was given so that sin could be identified. It soon became evident that mankind could not keep from sinning and…

In this daily Bible reading Paul points out the misguided Gospel interpretation of some who suggested that sinning is good because sinning reveals God's grace and forgiveness. Paul said that this thinking is foolishness. Sin is not good. It only leads to death, physically and spiritually. Until Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Roman cross, mankind was in bondage to sin.  People could not escape from sin because sin had mastery over them. Furthermore, they did…

In this daily Bible reading Paul compares the first man, Adam, to Jesus. Paul told the people that sin entered the world through the disobedience of one man, Adam. But God’s reconciliation with mankind entered the world through one man, Jesus. As descendants of Adam, all of mankind became sinners, inheriting this trait from Adam. As a result, mankind was separated from God. But God had a plan for the reconciliation of mankind. The Bible…

In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to convey the importance of Faith to our being acceptable to God. God deems people righteous because of their Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus is a continual journey throughout one’s life. The Bible says that God will test our Faith to see if it is genuine. We will have challenging times to determine if we really trust in God. The Bible says God will give us…

In this daily Bible reading Paul speaks to the Jews about Abraham who God deemed righteous because of Abraham’s belief and trust in God. The Bible says, "And Abraham believed God, and it was a reckoned to him as righteousness.” The Jews believed they were saved by their rituals and adherence to the law, by their ‘works’ as it were. However, Paul emphasized that ‘works’ do not save. Rather, it is Faith that saves. True…

In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to speak to the Jews about the difficulties in keeping the Law. The Law given to the Jews gave commands that no person is able to perfectly keep. The Law provided guidance, but its real effect was to expose the sinfulness of mankind. God is Holy and will not coexist with sin. So, because He loved mankind He provided a way for mankind to draw near to Him.…

In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to speak of the Jewish leaders who rely on their position and appearance to save them from going to Hell. They believe that just being a Jew gives them favor with God. What they think, say or do will not be problematic for them. However, Paul points out that the thinking, saying and doing are all important. Paul says that the uncircumcised or non-Jewish person is a Jew…

In this daily Bible reading Paul condemns the religious rulers who tell others to abide by the Law when they themselves do not obey the Law. I believe the religious rulers thought that they had God’s favor simply by their lofty religious positions. However, God will judge each person individually for his or her deeds here on Earth. The Bible says, "For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers…