Set Aside; But Not Forgotten Romans 11:1-6 Paul has now pointed out clearly Israel’s rejection of Jesus as Messiah. Israel is a very religious people, but lost as a nation. Is this not enough evidence to prove to us that the rejection of Jesus is also rejecting God and His righteousness. It should be enough. …
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Romans 10:9-21 Salvation, Preaching, and Unbelief
Salvation, Preaching, and Unbelief Romans 10:9-21 The leaders of Israel had been so blinded by their religion that they missed the very one for whom their Scriptures had foretold. It seems they had been searching, searching, looking in the stars, over the seas, over lands, and in their own righteousness, but to no avail. Paul …
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Romans 10:1-8 God’s Righteousness
God’s Righteousness Romans 10:1-8 Paul is still in his parenthetical statement, and now addresses the unbelief of the nation of Israel. Many of these things in reference to Israel are a means of warning, and also encouragement for Christians of all ages. In chapter nine we see that this statement exposes the nations rejection of …
Romans 9:25-33 No People Left Out
No People Left Out Romans 9:25-33 There may have been accusations against Paul’s teaching, claiming that He was preaching an unjust and unrighteous God. That is not what Paul preached, nor is it the teaching of Scripture. Because God is holy, righteous, and just He has every right to be “Merciful to whom He will …
Romans 9:14-24 God’s Will of Mercy
God’s Will Of Mercy Romans 9:14-24 Is God unrighteous because He chooses some and not others? NO! NO! NO! NEVER! He is God. He is the Creator of all things. He is not limited in any way. If He cannot choose whom He will, then, He is not sovereign and is not God. God told …
Romans 9:6-13 The Word of Promise
The Word Of Promise Romans 9:6-13 Remembering that we are looking at a parenthetical statement, which gives a clearer understanding of what Paul is writing about in chapter 8 and assuring the Roman Christians that the promises of God are good, and that He will not break or void any of them; we come to …
Romans 9:1-5 A Great Heaviness
A Great Heaviness Romans 9:1-5 In chapters 9 – 11 Paul adds a parenthetical statement concerning the Nation of Israel – the chosen Nation of God. Chapter nine shows us God’s past work with Israel, chapter ten, shows us God’s work with Israel during what is called the Church Age – our day included; and …
Romans 8:31-39 Since God Is For Us
Since God Is For Us Romans 8:31-39 When you get to thinking about the goodness, grace and mercy of God, and you see things taught us in Scripture as, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (5:8); and, “For if when we were …
Romans 8:26-30 GLORY: Our Destination
GLORY: Our Destination Romans 8:26-30 So many times as we have our struggles with life and living; facing the sicknesses, diseases we wonder; is it worth all this to believe? Is it worth the suffering to continue to trust the Lord? Is it worth the doing without, just to remain honest and/or moral? There are …
Romans 8:18-25 Earnest Expectation for Redemption
Earnest Expectation For Redemption Romans 8:18-25 In our last study of Romans 8:10-17 we looked at “A Joyful Expectation In The Father”. That Joyful Expectation is due to His promise that we are “Joint heirs” with Jesus Himself. “Joint heir” means; everything that is His is ours. I am glad to be a joint heir …
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Romans 8:10-17 Joyful Promise and Expectations
Joyful Promise and Expectations Romans 8:10-17 In the last study we looked at the truth of NO CONDEMNATION, and now we look at the glorious promise and expectation of our inheritance in Christ Jesus. A JOYFUL EXPECTATION IN THE FATHER (vv. 10-17). Remembering as we looked at verses 1-9 the last time and we find …
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Romans 8:1-9 No Condemnation
NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-9 In this study of Romans we have had Paul take us from the total depravity of sinners, to justification, and then, to sanctification. He took a moment to let us know that the work of sanctification was not easy (chapter 7), and now he tells us how we can be victors …
Romans 7:1-25 The Law, The Warfare, and The Victory
THE LAW, THE WARFARE, AND THE VICTORY Romans 7:1-25 OUTLINE – I. THE AUTHORITY OF THE LAW (vv. 1-6). II. THE MINISTRY OF THE LAW (vv. 7-13). III. THE INABILITY OF THE LAW (vv. 14-25). In the book of Romans Paul speaks much about the law. The same continues to be true in chapter seven. …
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Romans 6:1-23 Recognizing Your Master
RECOGNIZING YOUR MASTER Romans 6:1-23 OUTLINE – I. LIKENESS OF HIS DEATH; LIKENESS OF HIS RESURRECTION (vv. 1 – 10). II. TAKING AUTHORITY OVER SIN IN OUR LIVES (vv. 11 – 13). III. SERVING THE ONE WHOM WE OBEY (vv. 14 – 22). IV. WAGES OF SIN; AND THE GIFT OF GOD (v. 23) Does …
Romans 5:1-11 What Happens When People Get Right With God
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE GET RIGHT WITH GOD Romans 5:1-11 OUTLINE – I. THEY HAVE PEACE WITH GOD (v. 1). II. THEY HAVE ACCESS TO GOD (v. 2a). III. THEY HAVE A GLORIOUS HOPE (v. 2b). IV. THEY HAVE A DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER (vv. 3-4). V. THEY HAVE GOD’S LOVE WITHIN (vv. 5-8). VI. THEY …
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