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Being a Counter-Cultural Christian – Romans 1 – 2026 Day 22

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Read through the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 22, Romans 1

This one chapter addresses so many modern “hot-button” issues. Jesus is the only way to God. God created the universe. Homosexual relations are shameful acts. Whew! As Christians, we need to align ourselves with what God has clearly spoken, rather than bowing down under the waves of our culture.

We need to be prepared to answer when Satan whispers to us, “Did God actually say…” like he did to Eve in the garden of Eden many centuries ago. We may not have all the answers, but we need to know the Word. When someone asks you, “Where does God say that homosexuality is a sin?” or “Where does the Bible say that God created the world?” will you be able to answer them?

But, let me add a caveat here. As much as I want every Christian to be able to defend their position on these cultural issues, I even more deeply want every Christian to be able to share the gospel, clearly, concisely, and compellingly. Like Romans 1:16-17 says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Please, friends, don’t expect people to believe in Biblical ethics if they haven’t trusted in Jesus and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. I remember so many times I argued with Christians about these very topics – all religions are equal, the universe is the product of evolution, homosexuality is a valid lifestyle choice – but I never heard the gospel.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16

Heavenly Father, please help us to be different from the culture of the world. Strengthen our faith that we will shine brightly in a dark world. Draw all men to Jesus as we lift Him high. Give us opportunities to proclaim the glorious good news of the gospel and help us to recognize those open doors. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

The Good News of Faith in Jesus – from a Former Atheist
My Testimony as a Former Atheist – The Importance of Sharing the Gospel as well as Follow-Up Discipleship
All of our Tomorrows – SovereignGraceMusic

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The Victory Belongs to the LORD, not YOU – Acts 27-28 – 2026 Day 21

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 21, Acts 27-28

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.

Proverbs 21:31 ESV

For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.

Acts 27:23-25 ESV

The Victory Belongs to the LORD, not YOU – FormerAtheist58
Battle Belongs – Phil Wickham

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Repent, Turn to God, Walk in Your New Life – Acts 25-26 – 2026 Day 20

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 20, Acts 25-26

And [Paul] said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’

And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’

“Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.”

Acts 26:15-20 ESV

Repent, Turn to God, Walk in Your New Life – FormerAtheist58
And Can It Be – Hymns of Grace

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Reasoning about Righteousness, Self- Control, and the Coming Judgment- Acts 24 – 2026 Day 19

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 19, Acts 24

Proverbs 19:18 ESV — Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.


Acts 24:24-25 ESV — After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.”

Reasoned about Righteousness and Self-control and the Coming Judgment, – FormerAtheist58
O Come All You Unfaithful – Sovereign Grace Music

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Are You Ready Even to Die for the Lord Jesus? – Acts 21-23 – 2026 Day 18

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 18, Acts 21-23

Acts 21:13-14 ESV — Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”

** Oops 😬 ** The text on the video should say Proverbs 18 (not Proverbs 17).

Are You Ready Even to Die for the Lord Jesus – FormerAtheist58
Nearer my God to Thee – Classic Hymns

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Lord, Let Me Finish the Course Well! – Acts 20 – 2026 Day 17

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 17, Acts 20

Proverbs 17:6a ESV — “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,”

Acts 20:18-21, 24 ESV — And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews; how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house, testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ…. But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”

Lord, help me to run this race and finish this race well – for Your glory.

#teachwhatisgood
#formeratheist58
#readthebiblein2years
#finishwell
#preachthegospel

Lord, Let Me Finish the Course Well! – FormerAtheist58
Is He Worthy – Shane and Shane

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Commit your Work to the LORD, and Your Plans will be Established – Proverbs 16 – 2026 Day 16

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 16

So much great wisdom in Proverbs 16, especially for my birthday! 🥳

Proverbs 16:3 ESV — Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 16:9 ESV — The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.

Proverbs 16:16 ESV — How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 16:31 ESV — Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

#teachwhatisgood #formeratheist58 #readthebiblein2years #proverbs #establishtheworkofmyhands

Commit your Work to the LORD, and Your Plans will be Established – FormerAtheist58
Speak O Lord – Getty

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When Things Don’t Go the Way You Planned – Acts 19 – 2026 Day 15

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 15, Acts 19

“And the man in whom was the evil spirit leaped on them, mastered all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled.” Acts 19:16-17 ESV

😳!

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 ESV

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When Things Don’t Go the Way You Planned – FormerAtheist58
It was Finished Upon that Cross – City Alight

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There is a way that seems RIGHT to a man, but its end is the way to DEATH – Acts 18 – 2026 Day 14

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 14, Acts 18

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” (Proverbs 14:12 ESV)


“Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, “We will hear you again about this.” So Paul went out from their midst. But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.” (Acts 17:32-34 ESV)

There is a way that seems RIGHT to a man, but its end is the way to DEATH – FormerAtheist58
Christ our Hope in Life and Death – Getty

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What You Worship as Unknown, this I Proclaim to You – Acts 16-17 – 2026 Day 13

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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Proverbs 13, Acts 16-17

So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said:
“Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar
with this inscription:
‘To the unknown god.’

What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.

And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him.
Yet he is actually not far from each one of us,

Proverbs 12:16 ES
What You Worship as Unknown, this I Proclaim to You – FormerAtheist58
O Worship the King – Grace Community Church

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