Day by Day from Lifeword
A Bible devotional and Biblical teaching from Lifeword
Responding to Conviction: The Urgency of Mercy and the Danger of a Hardened Heart
On this episode of Day by Day our journey through Romans emphasizes the urgency of responding to conviction and God's mercy, warning that repeated resistance can lead to a hardened heart, and encouraging listeners to seek repentance and pray for others today. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Why Morality Alone Can't Save You: The Limits of Goodness in Romans 2
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans Dr. Clif emphasizes that while morality and good works can influence behavior, they cannot provide salvation—only trust in Christ's righteousness offers true mercy and deliverance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
The Gospel: Judge and Savior — Understanding Accountability Through Christ
On this episode on Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif discusses how the gospel not only reveals Jesus as Savior but also as the righteous judge, offering comfort and clarity about Judgment Day for believers. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
God’s Precise Justice: Romans, Grace, and Prayer
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores the idea that God's judgment is perfectly precise and just, urging us to seek grace and highlighting how Christ's sacrifice fully satisfies divine justice. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Remembering God's Faithfulness: An Overview of Deuteronomy
On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif offers an overview of Deuteronomy, highlighting Moses's final call for God's people to remember His faithfulness, embrace love and obedience, and prepare for entering the Promised Land. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
God Judges the Heart: Motives, Secrets, and the Comfort of the Gospel
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explains how God's judgment goes beyond outward actions to examine the motives and secrets of our hearts, offering both a warning to pretenders and comfort to the faithful through the covering of Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
When Hearing Isn’t Enough: The Danger of Unapplied Truth
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif highlights that simply hearing sermons or knowing Scripture isn't enough—genuine faith is shown through spirit-led obedience and transformation, not just knowledge or church attendance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Conscience: The Internal Courtroom and Our Need for Christ
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how our conscience reveals guilt and points us toward our need for Christ, emphasizing that feeling convicted isn't enough—we need the righteousness found only in Jesus. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Humanity's Response to God's Revealed Truth: The Law on Our Hearts
On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how humanity's core problem is not ignorance of God's will, but our knowing rejection of it, emphasizing that God's moral standard is written on every heart and that His judgment is always just and proportionate. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Faithfulness, Unbelief, and God’s Mercy: Lessons from the Book of Numbers
On this episode of Day by Day, reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif explores how the book of Numbers highlights both human failure and God's unending faithfulness as the Israelites journey toward the Promised Land, reminding us that while unbelief has consequences, God's mercy never fails. Stick with reading through the Bible. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Privilege and Accountability: First in Line for Judgment and Grace
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif mphasizes that spiritual privilege increases accountability before God, but also extends a greater invitation to respond to His grace through Christ, urging listeners to seek humility, repentance, and faith regardless of their background. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Conviction or Invitation? Understanding Grace and Salvation in Romans Chapter 2
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that conviction is not condemnation but an invitation from God, urging listeners to respond to truth and grace with repentance, faith in Christ, and prayer for others. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Storing Up Grace or Judgment: The Urgency of Responding to God’s Patience
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans Dr. Clif urges listeners to recognize the urgency of repentance, warning that delaying is dangerous, as God's patience is mercy with a deadline—not indifference—and that we must seek grace today rather than accumulate judgment. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Which Road Are You Traveling? Eternity's Two Outcomes
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans Dr. Clif explains that, according to Romans 2, every person is on one of two roads—obedience to God leading to eternal life, or obedience to self leading to destruction—so it's crucial to examine which path your life is truly on. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Understanding Leviticus: Living with a Holy God
On this episode of Day by Day reading through the Bible, Dr. Clif explains that while Leviticus may seem unfamiliar, it is central to understanding how God's holiness shapes every aspect of life, showing how sinful people can live with a holy God through sacrifice, priesthood, and pointing forward to Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
God's Impartial Justice: Hope and Humility at the Foot of the Cross
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that God shows no favoritism, judging everyone by the same standard, which humbles the proud, comforts the overlooked, and points to Christ as the only true hope for all. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Spiritual Privileges: Responsibility Over Immunity in Romans 2
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that having spiritual privileges increases our responsibility to live out our faith, warning that simply being close to spiritual truth without genuine repentance and action can actually become a spiritual liability. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Faith That Transforms: The Evidence of Salvation in Our Works
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that while good works don't earn salvation, they serve as vital evidence of genuine faith, reflecting the transformation brought by the Holy Spirit. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org
Facing God's Fair Judgment: Righteousness, Repentance, and the Beauty of the Gospel
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that God's judgment is perfectly fair, unwaveringly righteous, and not influenced by favoritism or excuses, making our only hope the righteousness found in Christ. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Exodus: From Slavery to Fellowship with God
On this episode of Day by Day, Reading Through the Bible, Dr. Clif introduces the Book of Exodus, highlighting how God delivers His people from slavery, demonstrates His faithfulness and power, gives them the law after redeeming them, and ultimately dwells among them, emphasizing that salvation comes before obedience.
Recognizing Mercy: Responding to Conviction and Grace in Romans 1
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how the discomfort we feel about our spiritual condition is actually God's mercy inviting us to repentance and faith in Christ, who offers grace instead of condemnation. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Transforming the Mind: Renewal vs. Rebellion in the Christian Life
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that our minds are always moving towards either spiritual renewal or rebellion, and true transformation comes through surrendering to God's work in us, not by our own effort. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
The Urgency of the Gospel: Seeing Humanity Through Paul’s Eyes
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif Johnson explains that Paul’s urgency to preach the gospel comes from recognizing humanity’s desperate spiritual need, and that only the gospel—offering rescue, transformation, and true hope in Christ—can address it. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
When Sin Is Celebrated: Standing for Truth in a Culture of Approval
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif urges believers to resist celebrating or approving what God condemns, emphasizing the importance of speaking truth and loving people well—even when it’s difficult or unpopular. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Genesis: The Foundation of God’s Story and Plan
On this episode of Day by Day Reading Through the Bible. Dr. Clif gives an overview of the book of Genesis, highlighting its role as the foundation of the Bible, its major themes and characters, and emphasizing how God's purpose and promises unfold from creation through the lives of imperfect people. Read the Bible, Stick With It "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.ord
Saturated with Sin: Understanding Paul’s Diagnosis in Romans 1
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that, according to Paul's teachings in Romans chapter one, humanity is not just touched by sin but entirely saturated with it, and only through fully confronting this condition can true healing and renewal through Christ begin. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
The Miracle of Grace and a Redeemed Mind
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that God's judgment sometimes means letting people follow their own desires, but through Christ, God also offers grace that restores and redeems the human mind. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Who Rules Your Mind? Letting God Reign Continually"
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif mphasizes that for true renewal and stability in faith, God must be allowed to continually reign over our minds rather than being given only occasional acknowledgment. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Consequences of a Mind Without God
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that when humanity rejects God's rule over the mind, it experiences not just cultural decay but divine judgment—yet hope remains through the renewing power of the Gospel and prayer. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Four Traits of a Healthy Church: Word, Gospel, Christ, and Mission Focused
On this episode of Day by Day, what to look for when looking for a church. Today Dr. Clif and his guest center on identifying and cultivating churches that are word centered, gospel centered, Christ centered, and missions focused, emphasizing that these foundational traits are essential for meaningful, lasting ministry and growth. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Who Has the Final Authority: Christ, Culture, or Desire?"
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif centers on the question of who holds ultimate authority in our lives—Christ or our own desires—and encourages surrendering to Christ’s authority as the source of true freedom, transformation, and identity. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
The Ongoing Battle: Fighting Sin with the Spirit's Power
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that the Christian life is a spiritual battle against sinful desires, but victory is possible—not through human effort, but through the power of Christ and the transformation He brings. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Redefining Identity: Finding True Self Beyond Desire
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explores how modern culture often lets feelings and desires define identity, but emphasizes that true identity and fulfillment are found in Christ, whose gospel transforms and redeems our desires. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Identity: Defined by Desire or Redeemed in Christ?
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif challenges the idea that desire and orientation define identity, arguing instead that true identity is found in Christ, who redeems and reorders our desires. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Finding a Christ-Centered Church: What to Look for and Why It Matters
On this episode of Day by Day on Mondays in January, Dr. Clif and his guest discuss the importance of finding a church that is word-centered, gospel-centered, and Christ-centered, emphasizing clear beliefs rooted in historical confessions and creeds. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Redefining Nature: Anchoring Truth in Creation Amid Cultural Shifts
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif emphasizes that Scripture’s teaching on nature is rooted in God’s creational design, not cultural tradition, reminding listeners to anchor their understanding in both the word and the visible order established by God. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Understanding Romans 1: Creation, Design, and Compassion in Addressing Homosexuality
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that Romans Chapter one condemns all homosexual acts based on God's creational design, not just certain types or cultural norms, and encourages listeners to pray for understanding, compassion, and renewal rather than simply trying to win arguments. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Grace and Truth: Understanding Romans 1, Compassion, and Redemption
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif explains that Romans 1 condemns all forms of homosexuality—not just abusive relationships—and urges Christians to approach this truth with both conviction and compassion for those who are hurting. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
The Gospel: Not Behavior Modification, But Total Transformation
On this episode of Day by Day our Journey Through Romans, Dr. Clif challenges listeners to see the gospel not as a plan for behavior modification, but as the life-changing power of Christ that brings true transformation and hope to every sinner. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
Back to Church: What Young Men Should Look For
On episode one of Day by Day - Back to Church. Dr. Clif and his guest talk about what men should look for when they are looking for a church. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org