When we are on a long journey, sometimes it is wise to pull over, reflect, rest and rejoice of the progress we have made. We have taken over a month to getRead More…
A righteous family
Romans 4:1-8 Abraham’s faith 1 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something toRead More…
Expiation & Propitiation
Wow, some of the terms and words we run into as we journey through the book of Romans. Two key terms that elaborate the meaning of atonement for sin(s). Expiation is theRead More…
No one is righteous
No one is righteous Romans 3:9-31 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,Read More…
When God gives up
Romans 1:18—3:20 WHEN GOD GIVES UP As we learned last week, God still induces wrath on the world today. We learned last week also that he will allow his people to useRead More…
Gave it all away
Romans 1:18-23 Gave it all away For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which isRead More…
Shame and Wrath
Romans 1:16-18 The Righteous Shall Live by Faith 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to theRead More…
Bible Translations
Bible Translations Bible translations, everybody has one. We wind up with one that either someone gave us, one that was on sale or one like the person that led us to Christ. Read More…
Romans 1:8-15
Romans 1:8-15 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve withRead More…
Greeks, barbarians & Hellenists
This week in our Romans study we bump up against a cultural statement that we just don’t always fully understand. The following section is expanded from Matthew Henry’s commentary and some materialRead More…