Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves. — Romans 1:24 Into the Word Three times in one chapter Paul writes the same verdict. “God gave them up” (Romans 1:24, 26, 28). The verb is paredōken (παρέδωκεν), to hand over, to deliver… Continue reading The Hand That Lets Go
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The First One Looking
Romans 1, Part 3. On the God who was looking first. Start with Part 1: Before the Cure. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.— Romans 1:19 Into the Word The people of verse 18 are holding the truth down. Verse 19 explains why… Continue reading The First One Looking
Before the Cure
Romans 1, Part 1. On the anger of a Father who grieves. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. — Romans 1:18 Into the Word In the verses just before this one, Paul calls the gospel the power of… Continue reading Before the Cure