Philip Bryant
Executive Director, Grace Fellowship Canada
Devotionals
Israel, What Were They Called For? Romans 9
Paul loved his fellow Jews so much that he’d be willing to be cursed if it meant they wouldn’t be cut off from Christ. He wanted them to be saved, forgiven, and with God forever. But weren’t the Jews God’s chosen people, called by Him, His elect? Yes, all true—but...
The Immeasurable Love of God – Romans 8:26-39
Romans 8 is so packed full of incredible acts of God toward us! His Spirit is interceding for us, praying with a longing so deep it’s like groaning, searching our hearts and minds to ask for exactly what we need according to God’s will. God also promises that He’ll...
We Have an Incredible Hope”Romans 8:18-25
In Romans 6 and 7, Paul walks us through a tough reality: we’re caught in a battle with our selfish, sinful desires—what he calls our “flesh.” It’s a constant tug-of-war inside us, pulling us toward wrong choices even when we want to do right. And this sin doesn’t...
Is the Spirit of Christ in You? – Romans 8:1-11
The Bible tells us we all struggle with doing wrong—it’s part of being human. Our selfish desires often lead us to make bad choices, and no matter how hard we try to follow rules, we fall short. This inner battle can feel overwhelming, but Paul shares incredible news...
When I Want to Do Good, Evil is Present With Me – Romans 7:14-25
Paul has shown that the law, though good, reveals our sin nature, stirring a desire to rebel. Within us is a longing to do good, yet our flesh harbors no good thing, leading us to do the evil we do not wish to do. Paul identifies this struggle: Romans 7:21b “When I...
Dead to Sin, Alive to God – Romans 6:1-14
Paul has shown that through Adam, sin entered the world, but through Christ, grace abounds for all. He declares, “Where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more” (Romans 5:20). This raises a question: Romans 6:1 “What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so...