Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 9. Day 105 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 9. Day 105 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 9(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
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Episode Highlights:
Paul's Burden for Israel.  God's Sovereignty.  God's Mercy.   
"For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the benefit of my brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood."  -Romans 9:3
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Romans 9 reminds us that the gospel should never make us cold, casual, or careless toward people who do not know Christ. Paul begins this chapter with a broken heart for his own people. He is not simply trying to win an argument. He is grieving over people he loves who are missing the Savior. That challenges us to ask whether we have that same burden for family, friends, neighbors, and others around us who are far from God.
As you listen, you will also be reminded that God is sovereign, merciful, and always working according to His perfect plan. Romans 9 can be a challenging chapter, but it pushes us to trust God even when we do not fully understand His ways. His mercy is not earned by human effort, and His purposes are bigger than what we can always see in the moment. This episode will help you reflect on the seriousness of salvation, the depth of God’s mercy, and the call to share the gospel with a heart that truly cares.
 
 
 

Romans 8. Day 104 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 8. Day 104 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 8(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear
NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com
Episode Highlights:
Life Through the Spirit.  Sonship with Christ.  Future Glory > Present Sufferings.
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" -Romans 8:37
Romans 8 is one of the most encouraging chapters in the whole Bible because it reminds us that in Christ, we are no longer condemned. Paul shows us what it means to live by the Spirit instead of being controlled by our sinful desires. This chapter reminds us that the Holy Spirit helps us walk in a way that pleases God, gives us peace, and assures us that we belong to Him. We are not just forgiven people. We are children of God, welcomed into His family, led by His Spirit, and held by His promises.
As you listen, you will be reminded that your struggles do not get the final word. The Spirit helps us in our weakness, gives us hope in suffering, and points us to the glory that is coming. Romans 8 teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. This episode will help you rest in your security in Christ, depend on the Spirit each day, and face hardship with hope, knowing that God is working even when life feels heavy.

Romans 7. Day 103 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 7. Day 103 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 7(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
The Law and Sin.  Inner Conflict.  Jesus the Rescuer.
"But now we have been released from the law, since we have died to what held us, so that we may serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the old letter of the law."  Romans 7:6
Romans 7 reminds us that knowing what is right does not mean we always do what is right. Paul helps us understand the purpose of the law, not as something that saves us, but as something that reveals the sin still at work in us. It is like a mirror that shows us the truth about our hearts and points us to our need for Jesus. In this chapter, Paul also gives words to the struggle so many believers feel. We want to honor God, but we still battle wrong desires, wrong thoughts, and wrong actions.
As you listen, you will be reminded that spiritual struggle does not mean you are hopeless. It means you need grace. Romans 7 shows us that the answer to our deepest struggle is not found in trying harder in our own strength, but in trusting more fully in Jesus Christ. This episode will help you see the law rightly, be honest about the battle within, and rejoice in the freedom and deliverance that only Christ can give.
 

Romans 6. Day 102 - Rad the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 6. Day 102 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 6(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
Dying to Sin.  Grace vs Sin.  Belief Brings Change.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23
In this episode, we go deep into Romans Chapter 6, exploring the profound transformation believers undergo when they accept Christ's grace. We focus on key aspects such as the symbolism of baptism, the relationship between grace and sin, and the practical outcomes of our belief. Our journey through this chapter encourages us to examine the contrast between our old selves, enslaved by sin, and our new selves, reborn and free in Christ. We learn that grace is not an excuse to sin but a powerful motivator to live righteously, embracing our roles as servants to righteousness and reflecting our renewed spirit in our daily choices and behaviors.
The devotion takeaways from this episode are particularly enriching and encouraging, aiming to enhance our walk with Christ. We reflect on the freedom from sin's power, recognizing that we are liberated to live a life that aligns with God's will, making choices that foster our spiritual growth. We discuss living a resurrected life, which challenges us to manifest our spiritual rebirth in practical, visible ways that impact our surroundings. Lastly, we consider the eternal perspective of our faith, understanding that the gift of eternal life in Christ transforms our approach to life's challenges and our long-term priorities. Each of these takeaways offers practical applications to help us live out our faith more fully every day, inspiring us to persevere and thrive in our spiritual journey.

Romans 5. Day 101 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 5. Day 101 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 5(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
Peace through Faith.   Suffering Produces Perseverance.  Christ Died for Sinners. 
"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
Romans 5 reminds us that faith in Jesus does not just change where we stand with God. It changes how we walk through life. Paul shows us that because we have been justified by faith, we now have peace with God through Jesus Christ. That peace is not based on perfect circumstances, but on a secure relationship with the One who saved us. This chapter also helps us see suffering differently. Trials are not wasted when God is working through them to build endurance, character, and hope in us.
As you listen, you will be reminded of the depth of God’s love shown through the sacrifice of Jesus. Christ did not die for us after we had cleaned ourselves up. He died for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5 calls us to rest in the assurance of salvation, walk with hope in hardship, and reflect the love of Christ through forgiveness, kindness, and faithfulness in everyday life. This episode will help you see that grace is not just something that saves us. It is something that strengthens us, shapes us, and teaches us to live with peace no matter what we face.

Romans 4. Day 100 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 4. Day 100 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 4(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
Abrahams Faith.  Boasting in the Law.  The Promise to All. 
"For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would inherit the world was not through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith."  Romans 4:13
Romans 4 reminds us that salvation has always been by faith. In this milestone 100th episode, Paul takes us back to Abraham and shows us that he was counted righteous before the law was ever given. That matters because it means our standing before God is not based on our works, our religious performance, or our ability to keep the rules. Righteousness is received by faith. Abraham believed God, and that faith pointed forward to the promise that would be fulfilled in Jesus.
As you listen, you will be reminded that the gospel is bigger than one nation, one background, or one group of people. God’s promise is for all who believe. Romans 4 calls us to stop boasting in ourselves and start trusting fully in the grace of God. This chapter challenges us to live with a faith that is not just spoken, but practiced daily through trust, obedience, humility, and hope in the God who keeps His promises.

Romans 3. Day 99 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 3. Day 99 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 3(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
All are Sinners.  Justification through Faith.  The Purpose of the Law
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus"   Romans 3:23-24
Romans 3 reminds us of a truth that levels every one of us: we all need grace. Paul shows us that sin is not just a problem for some people. It is a problem for all people. Jews and Gentiles, religious and nonreligious, moral and immoral, everyone stands in need of a Savior. This chapter helps us see that the law was never meant to make us right with God. It reveals our sin, exposes our need, and points us to the only One who can save us.
As you listen, you will be reminded that righteousness is not something we earn. It is something we receive by faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3 pushes us to stop trusting in our own goodness, our own effort, or our own religious performance, and instead rest in the grace of God. This episode will help you reflect on your need for mercy, understand the beauty of justification, and see why the good news of Jesus is not just helpful, but absolutely necessary.

Romans 2. Day 98 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 2. Day 98 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 2(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
God's Righteous Judgement.  The Dangers of Hypocrisy.   Circumcision of the Heart. 
"For the hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified."  Romans 2:13
Romans 2 brings us face to face with a truth we all need to hear: God is not impressed by religious talk if our hearts are far from Him. In this chapter, Paul reminds us that God’s judgment is righteous, truthful, and impartial. He exposes the danger of hypocrisy, especially when we know the truth, teach the truth, or talk about the truth, but fail to live under the truth ourselves. This chapter challenges us to stop measuring our faith by outward appearances and start asking whether our hearts are truly being changed by God.
As you listen, you will be encouraged to examine your own life with honesty and humility. Romans 2 reminds us that real faith is not just about what we say, what we know, or what others see on the outside. True transformation happens when God changes the heart. This episode will help you think about whether your life is lining up with what you believe, how hypocrisy can damage your witness, and why genuine obedience flows from a heart surrendered to Christ.

Romans 1. Day 97 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Romans 1. Day 97 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Romans 1(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights:
Paul's Introduction.  The Power of the Gospel.  God's wrath revealed from Heaven. 
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith."  Romans 1:16-17
WELCOME TO THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.   Often referred to as "the greatest letter ever written".   We begin our episode by examining Paul's introduction, where he emphasizes his apostolic authority and his mission to preach a gospel that is inclusive of all, irrespective of ethnic or cultural backgrounds. As we navigate through the chapter, we are encouraged to consider the power of the gospel as God's means of salvation for everyone who believes, the revelation of God's righteousness, and the significance of living by faith from beginning to end.
The episode also presents us with profound devotion takeaways that challenge and encourage us to integrate the truths of Romans 1 into our daily walk with Christ. We reflect on the transformative power of the gospel, not only as a message of salvation but as a dynamic force that changes lives and societies. We are called to live by faith, making daily choices that reflect our beliefs and trust in God's promises. Lastly, we address the importance of upholding and living out the truth, being mindful of the human propensity to suppress it. These takeaways not only deepen our understanding but also provide practical applications to ensure that the truths we learn are not just heard but lived.

Matthew 28. Day 96 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year

Matthew 28. Day 96 - Read the Bible: The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes: 
Today's Scripture: Matthew 28(CSB)
Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
Contact Sean through email here:  seanbailey1985@gmail.com
NTIY on Facebook: Facebook.com/newtestamentinayear
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Episode Highlights:
The Empty Tomb.  Jesus' Appearance.  The Great Commission.  
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" - Matthew 28:19
Matthew 28 brings us to the hope every believer builds their life on: Jesus is alive. In this chapter, the empty tomb changes everything. We see the joy of the resurrection, Jesus appearing to His followers, and the Great Commission that sends His people into the world to make disciples. This chapter reminds us that our faith is not built on wishful thinking, but on the risen Christ who has all authority in heaven and on earth.
Matthew 28 also challenges us to live like the resurrection is true. Because Jesus is alive, we can face trials with hope, bring our doubts honestly before Him, and walk in the power He gives us each day. The Great Commission reminds us that following Jesus is not passive. We are called to share the gospel, make disciples, and help others know and obey Christ. As we read this chapter, we are reminded that the empty tomb is not just something to celebrate. It is something that should shape the way we live every single day.