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Believers in Christ desire to live lives of righteousness, not to continue living in sin. Since God in Christ has demonstrated perfect love toward us, we desire to love one another.

BibleGateway: 1 John 3 ESV Text: 1 John 3 1 John 3 (Listen) 3:1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we… Believers in Christ desire to live lives of righteousness, not to continue living in sin. Since God in Christ has demonstrated perfect love toward us, we desire to love one another.

Zechariah records a vision of a flying scroll and a vision of a woman in a basket. The Lord judges wickedness and removes it from His presence.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 5 ESV Text: Zechariah 5 Zechariah 5 (Listen) A Vision of a Flying Scroll 5:1 Again I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a flying scroll! 2 And he said to me, “What do… Zechariah records a vision of a flying scroll and a vision of a woman in a basket. The Lord judges wickedness and removes it from His presence.

Zechariah records a vision of Joshua the high priest being accused by Satan. The Lord provides Joshua with clean garments. The Lord promises to clothe His people in righteousness by sending Jesus Christ, “the Branch.”

BibleGateway: Zechariah 3 ESV Text: Zechariah 3 Zechariah 3 (Listen) A Vision of Joshua the High Priest 3:1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan1 standing… Zechariah records a vision of Joshua the high priest being accused by Satan. The Lord provides Joshua with clean garments. The Lord promises to clothe His people in righteousness by sending Jesus Christ, “the Branch.”

Paul continues urging those who are strong to bear with those who are weak, following the example of Christ. Christ has provided hope for Jews and Gentiles alike. Paul reflects on his work of proclaiming the Gospel among the Gentiles and expresses his hope to visit Rome on his way to Spain.

BibleGateway: Romans 15 ESV Text: Romans 15 Romans 15 (Listen) The Example of Christ 15:1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let… Paul continues urging those who are strong to bear with those who are weak, following the example of Christ. Christ has provided hope for Jews and Gentiles alike. Paul reflects on his work of proclaiming the Gospel among the Gentiles and expresses his hope to visit Rome on his way to Spain.

Jesus absolves the woman caught in adultery. Jesus proclaims Himself to be the light of the world. Jesus speaks harsh words to the Jews who are plotting to kill Him.

BibleGateway: John 8 ESV Text: John 8 John 8 (Listen) 8:1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and… Jesus absolves the woman caught in adultery. Jesus proclaims Himself to be the light of the world. Jesus speaks harsh words to the Jews who are plotting to kill Him.

John sees the redeemed of the earth. A flying angel proclaims the Gospel to everyone on earth. The judgment will be glorious for those who are righteous by faith, but terrifying for the unrighteous.

BibleGateway: Revelation 14 ESV Text: Revelation 14 Revelation 14 (Listen) The Lamb and the 144,000 14:1 Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and… John sees the redeemed of the earth. A flying angel proclaims the Gospel to everyone on earth. The judgment will be glorious for those who are righteous by faith, but terrifying for the unrighteous.

No one is justified before God by obeying the Law. On the contrary, the Law exposes our sin. The Law reveals the problem, not the solution. True righteousness before God is received freely by faith in Jesus Christ.

BibleGateway: Romans 3 ESV Text: Romans 3 Romans 3 (Listen) God’s Righteousness Upheld 3:1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews… No one is justified before God by obeying the Law. On the contrary, the Law exposes our sin. The Law reveals the problem, not the solution. True righteousness before God is received freely by faith in Jesus Christ.

The judgment of God is righteous and just. Those who would escape the judgment of God by their good works must obey the entire Law perfectly.

BibleGateway: Romans 2 ESV Text: Romans 2 Romans 2 (Listen) God’s Righteous Judgment 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself,… The judgment of God is righteous and just. Those who would escape the judgment of God by their good works must obey the entire Law perfectly.

Paul greets the Christians in Rome, whom he longs to visit in person. Believers in Christ are righteous by faith. God reveals His wrath against the unrighteousness of mankind.

BibleGateway: Romans 1 ESV Text: Romans 1 Romans 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, a servant1 of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his… Paul greets the Christians in Rome, whom he longs to visit in person. Believers in Christ are righteous by faith. God reveals His wrath against the unrighteousness of mankind.