[Romans Study 9-1] Grace And Faith [Romans 3:27-4:25] 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29 Is God the God of Jews only?… Continue reading [Romans Study 9-1] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)
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[Romans Study 8-1] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
[Romans Study 8-1] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ [Romans 3:9-26] 9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not… Continue reading [Romans Study 8-1] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
[Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)
[Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing [Romans 2:1-16] Faith And Works “God,” said Paul, “will settle with each man according to his deeds.” To Paul, a faith that is not revealed in deeds is a travesty and a parody of true faith. In fact, it would not be a faith at all. Paul’s… Continue reading [Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)
Does the Bible teach that a raped woman must marry her rapist? Deut. 22:28-29
God makes laws to secure the woman’s rights and protection The Hebrew laws in Deuteronomy no longer apply today, but back in the old days they did apply for the people of Israel who lived in a theocracy where God was the direct source of authority. God had certainly showed his divine powers to the Israelites during… Continue reading Does the Bible teach that a raped woman must marry her rapist? Deut. 22:28-29
Loving Your Neighbor: the Story of Shelley — Nicole O’Meara
She came bouncing into my room in pink scrubs and a messy pony tail. The hospital name badge identified her as “Shelley,” my nurse for the day. Her bouncing took me off-guard. Nurses don’t bounce, but Shelley does. We were meeting for the very first time, but she acted as if we were already friends.… Continue reading Loving Your Neighbor: the Story of Shelley — Nicole O’Meara
Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)
Paul never leaves us guessing. It is obvious we’re the problem, not the Law. We would not recognize our sin if we didn’t have knowledge of the relationship between the Law and what we do. Now is the Law perfect and our rebellion is sin. God’s commands and law are perfect. We are not. What… Continue reading Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)
God’s Judgment and the Law (Romans 2:12-29)
The Jews are Jews not because, out of thin air, they decided to create a religion with one God and be different by circumcision. No! God’s word makes it obvious that they are chosen: recognized by blood, by tradition, and by the Law. The Jews are different because they are messengers of the truth. Physically,… Continue reading God’s Judgment and the Law (Romans 2:12-29)