Chapter 13 of Romans begins with a statement that may be hard for us to swallow. Most of us recognize the need for law and order and don’t have a problem with the idea that we should submit to proper … Continue reading →
This week’s study takes us through Roman 12:14-21. Paul continues teaching us what a living sacrifice looks like. Now we’ve come to some of the harder parts, especially that stuff about blessing people who mistreat us and doing good to … Continue reading →
In Romans 12:9-13, Paul is continuing his teaching about what a living sacrifice looks like. Verse 9 begins, “Let love be without hypocrisy—by…” I only found one version, the Legacy Standard Bible, that reads this way. I admit to not … Continue reading →
What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? How can we renew our minds and thus be transformed? These are the first two instructions we find as Paul moves from theology lesson to application (Romans 12:1-2.) In the last … Continue reading →
As we continue our study of the book of Romans, we have come to a point of transition. Paul has finished his theology lesson and now moves into application. It begins with the famous “therefore.” IN light of everything we … Continue reading →
When we speak of a mystery, we refer to something that is unknown. A mystery is a puzzle we hope to solve. Once solved, it’s no longer a mystery. WE know who did it. We found that illusive answer. So … Continue reading →
Our study continues with Romans 11:16-24. In the last 3 chapters, Paul has been explaining the significance of Israel in god’s plan of redemption. They rejected their messiah, and that rejection led to salvation for all who will believe, Jew … Continue reading →
The pastor left his notes in an Uber and found these old notes in the pulpit, so some might say that God changed the message, but one thing is certain, He knew it would happen that way, so here you … Continue reading →
Our study of Romans continues as Paul further refines his explanation of God’s purposes for His people. (Romans 11:7-16)
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