“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;

blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin.”

He was fully convinced that what God promised he was also able to do.

We know that since Christ has been raised from the dead, he is never going to die again; death no longer has mastery over him.

For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness.

But if I do what I don’t want, I agree that the law is good.

Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers together until now.

Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!

nor are all the children Abraham’s true descendants; rather “through Isaac will your descendants be counted.”

Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac –

even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

For Christ is the end of the law, with the result that there is righteousness for everyone who believes.

or “Who will descend into the abyss?” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

For the scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.