Romans 11:36: For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

“Out of Him” means God is the all–sufficient cause and source of everything.
“Through Him” means God is the mighty sustainer and worker. “… My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” Jesus said (John 5:17).
“Unto Him” means God must call every creature to account to Him. All things flow toward God.
“To whom be glory” — the glory belongs to Him in all ages. Are we robbing God of His glory by taking credit for things we have no business to claim? The glory belongs to Him.
Oh, my friend, what a section of Scripture we have been in, and we leave it reluctantly. 1

Application

  • How can God bring His all sufficient power into your life today?
  • Does your life bring God glory? Are you looking more for personal compliments or for praises to your King?

Prayer

Lord, help me to receive the upcoming truths in our Romans 12 Bible studies. I really want to experience a transformed life!

1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

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Tommy Blumberg

Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.