Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 13:5

At times you may feel as if you're the only one who is doing good toward others. You think, "Hey is anybody else out there helping anyone?" Galatians 6:9-10 is a good reminder when you are feeling this way.

In our politically charged environment, especially as we approach election season, many Christians find themselves wrestling with how to engage in the political sphere while staying true to their faith. This challenge is not new - believers throughout history have grappled with similar questions. However, by examining Scripture and reflecting on our role in God's redemptive plan, we can find guidance for our present moment.

We have many roles within our lives such as being a parent, child, student, leader, etc. A lot of the time, our roles are interwoven, and navigating life may become overwhelming when our roles conflict with each other. It is important to remember that our primary role as Christians is to follow Jesus. This 3 day devotional explains how the primary role as a Christ-follower influences the whole of our lives.

Tired of your job? Thinking about moving on or starting your own thing? You’re not alone—85% of people around the globe are dissatisfied with their jobs. In this four day plan, we will explore why, and look to Scripture for four ways Christians should respond when they find themselves feeling stuck in a job they don't love.

The word "submission" is pretty unpopular these days. But before you assume the worst about that word, remember you were saved through an act of submission. Jesus prepared a place for you in his Father’s house by submitting. He accomplished his mission through submission, and the result was your salvation.

Jesus’ call for us to love our neighbours as ourselves includes people of other faiths, even if this puts us at risk of danger and shame. The Bible is clear that at times, the love of Christ may call us to suffer, even die for the sake of the gospel. Yet still we realize that our love should reach out to all people, including those scattered around the world.

Do you have spiritual questions that you'd love answers for? Questions regarding faith, religion, God, or the Bible? Watch this video series to get some answers, but be prepared to dig into God's Word too!

The Bible has a lot to say about work. Most of us view work simply as a way to fund our lives, but His instruction goes much deeper. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on work, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

We talk a lot in our churches about “saving grace” but very little about God’s “common grace.” But as you’ll see in this 5-day series, the doctrine of common grace is supremely relevant to the work you do Monday through Friday!

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

Scripture calls us to pursue justice, but how we do that in a world so crooked? This reading plan will help. It pairs seven passages with short reflections on justice, comforting you with the truth that Jesus’s perfect reign is coming, and that until then, he has equipped us to walk uprightly.

Does God have an answer for anxiety? Do we have to be medicated to cope, or is there a biblical solution for the anxieties of the soul? The God of the Bible cares for hurting people. This is seen in both the Old Testament and in the New. In the person of Jesus, mankind meets the God of all mercy face to face. 

Discover transformative truths in "Romans: A 7-Day Devotional" by Nathan Finochio. Each day explores key themes from the book of Romans, such as the explosive power of the Gospel, the reality of justification, freedom from sin, living by the Spirit, God’s sovereignty, practical living out the Gospel, and embracing unity.

Election season always seems to bring an unwanted layer of uncertainty and tension, doesn't it? In this Bible Reading Plan, we'll talk about whether or not it matters to vote, how to pray through an election, and how to have conversations about politics without blowing up your valued relationships.

As followers of Jesus Christ, how do we make decisions? Unfortunately, we often find ourselves afraid of moving forward because of past mistakes or current uncertainty. Thankfully, in His word, the Lord gives direction for our lives that provides confidence for His children in every decision we encounter. Over 8 days, we will study the will and wisdom of God to guide our next steps.

The Big Questions About the Christian Life will look at some controversial questions about Christianity in our societies today. The issues around abortion, same-sex marriage, and fighting in wars: they're all here! Rather than simply telling you what to think, this reading plan encourages you to think from a Biblical perspective. Being a Christian means looking at life differently, and this reading plan will help you discover how.

Pastor Bayless Conley unpacks from the Bible how and why you should develop God’s heart toward everyone in your world: your children, your enemies, the government, your boss, someone you know isn’t living right, and even in romance and marriage.

Generational sin is real, and it can be difficult to move from hurt to healing. This 9-day plan aims to help you cling to Jesus in your home, to start a new legacy for your family, and build a stronger faith to fight the temptation of generational sin.

God has sovereignly ordained two institutions in this world: the church and the state. How should Christians think about the government? Must we always submit to civil authorities, even if they are ungodly? This 9-day study helps you navigate the relationship between civil government and the church of Jesus Christ.

In this 13-day plan, you will study Romans 12-16 in an applicable, practical way that makes complicated theology accessible for everybody, whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus. We pray that God will speak to you through it.

Want to experience the abundant life Jesus promised us in John 10:10? That life starts when we connect to Jesus and to His Church.  In this 14-day reading plan, Perry Noble, explains why no organization has more potential to change the world than the local church!

As a young adult, you are not the leader of tomorrow. You are the leader of today. In this 14-day plan, the Life.Church LeadershipXP team will provide practical, biblical advice to help young leaders develop into the leader Christ has created them to be. Each day includes a practical challenge aimed to help put what you learn through your reading into practice.

The #Gospel Bible plan breaks down Paul's explanation of the Gospel in his letter to the Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Much like the book it originates from, this plan is designed to use current culture and compelling narrative to draw us into a thoughtful conversation about what the Gospel really is, and how it radically alters our everyday lives.

Your life is shaped by many things - your values, relationships, and the circumstances of your life. But what about God's grace? In the book of Romans, Paul offers advice and encouragement about that grace and how it should shape our lives. In this 16 day series, Jon Opgenorth will take you through Romans 9-16 and think about what a grace-shaped life looks like.