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The Romans Rap As we have come to the end of our study of the book of Romans, I have reflected and tried to put in my own words what I have learned and how God has touched me. I call it “the Romans Rap” (rap up or summary). I could do a musical Rap for you but do not wait for my album or CD debut but listen to the words of my Rap. I know you have a song too from Romans. Grace, Grace, Grace and more Grace to me A sinner from beginning I am You made the call and took the first step You called me and gave me the power to answer Grace, Grace, Grace more Grace to me You ordained before I was born the plan Grace and more Grace to me That you will die for me Cleaned and made me righteous all by yourself Yes I believed, but only by your Grace Grace, Grace and more Grace to me None can separate me from your love Now I live only for you by your Grace Grace and more Grace not just to me alone Your Grace and Mercy you have shown to all Now I rejoice with them and give you Glory We give each

Beware of Smooth Talk and Flattery There is so much smooth talk and flattery that has characterized the age we live in. The advertisements and commercials whether on TV or paper are all smooth talks and flattery with one intention to make us believe that we have need that we may not even have or even necessary for living. Webster Dictionary has the following for the word `flatter’. “To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win the favor of; to court; blandish. 2. To please or gratify; feed the vanity of; 3. To portray favorably; 4. To persuade (one self) that something one wants to believe is the case.” Unfortunately, there is a lot of sweet talks and flattery in the Church of today. Surprisingly, it was also present in Apostle Paul’s time. As he concludes the letter to the Church in Rome, Paul sternly warns us to look out for people (false teachers and preachers) who deceive with such words. Romans 16: 17-18 17-18One final word of counsel, friends. K

SALUTE THEM NOW One of the highlights of my life and for our family happened on December 27, 2007. On this day, we celebrated my parents-in-laws’ 50th Wedding Anniversary. All of us children and grand children had a chance to write tributes to them and say thank you. Many well wishers also came to say thank you to them for the many lives they have touched. Apostle Paul also had a chance to write and pay tribute and salute many who had helped him and meant so much to him. Romans 16 is the salutation and tribute chapter and I encourage you to read the whole chapter. Let’s look at a few verses. Romans 16: 1-5, 10-13 1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant[a] of the church in Cenchrea. 2I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. 3Greet Priscilla[b] and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. 4They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all t

My Sphere of Influence We are all familiar with the cliché, “Jack of all trades and master of none”. When it comes to our life’s purpose and accomplishing it, this cliché becomes very important for our consideration and deliberation. We also understand that laser beam is a focused light that can cut through even a thick wall. The power of the laser technology comes from focus and concentration. It appears that Apostle Paul considered the consequences of being “Jack of all trades” and applied the laser principle (focus and concentration) through out his ministry and life. Let’s get insight from Paul’s writing in Romans. Romans 15:15-19 15I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me 16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17Therefore I glory in Christ J