The Reckoning Romans 4:5 – 25 THE BLESSEDNESS OF A CREDITED ACCOUNT (vv. 5-8). You are deeply in debt. There is no way out. The banks and loan companies will neither one loan you money. The creditors are calling, writing wanting the money that is due them. You do not have it. You are barely …
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Romans 4:1-4 Unique–Saving Faith
Unique – Saving Faith Romans 4:1-25 It was, and probably still is, a popular belief among Jews of Paul’s day and Jews and non-Jews of our day to believe that Abraham was declared righteous by God due to his obedience. Paul puts the record straight. How were people of the Old Testament saved? Was it …
Romans 3:21-31
The Fulfilling Of The Law Romans 3:21-31 OUTLINE – I. ALL WHO BELIEVE DECLARED RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH (vv. 21-26). II. THERE IS NO BOASTING WHEN ONE IS JUSTIFIED BY FAITH (vv. 27-28). III. THERE IS ONE GOD WHO JUSTIFIES ALL (vv. 29-30). IV. THE LAW IS HONORED THROUGH FAITH (v. 31) There are a few …
Romans 3:9-20
Every Mouth Stopped Romans 3:9-20 Nature loudly proclaims that there is a Maker of all this creation. The very fact of the order of our universe declares an intelligence must have designed it all. It could not work with such precision otherwise. I write this to say that because of this no one who is …
Romans 3:1-8
What Of The Jew? Romans 3:1-8 I. THE COMMITTED WORDS OF GOD (vv. 1-2). A. Christianity owes much to the Jew. 1. Abraham – father of nations. 2. Abraham – friend of God (James 2:23). B. The law, which came through the Jew reveals all to be sinners. C. The precepts of God tell us …
Romans 2:17-29
Religion Without Faith Romans 2:17-29 In our previous studies of chapter one and the first sixteen verses of chapter two it has been made abundantly clear that the pagan Gentile is vile, wicked, and evil. In the last study we saw that even the religious Jews were wicked, vile, and evil. In our study of …
Romans 1:26-27
In looking at these previous verses we have seen What Happens When God Gives Up? Truth is repressed by unrighteousness (vv.18-23); God releases them to their own decay and filth of immorality (vv. 24-25); God releases them to shameful passions (vv. 26-27). "For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their …
Romans 1:24-25
We have been looking at the question WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD ‘GIVES UP’? In the last study we saw that TRUTH IS REPRESSED BY UNRIGHTEOUSNESS in verses Romans 1:18-23. The second thing we see is that GOD RELEASES THEM TO THEIR OWN DECAY AND FILTH OF IMMORALITY (Romans 1:24-25). "Therefore God also gave them up …
Romans 1:18-23
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood …
Romans 1:16-17
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” …
Romans 1:8-15
Praying and Intercession Romans 1:8-15 Praying for others is an expression of concern for them, and of trusting them to His care. It is first of all, for God’s guidance, providence, and personal spiritual growth. Secondly, that their witness [ good witness] may be seen and spoken of by all. Prayer lets others know you …
Study Romans – Romans 1:1-7
OUTLINE OF ROMANS – I. Introduction (vv. 1:1 – 17). II. The sinfulness of man (vv. 1:18 – 3:20). III. Salvation – Justification throught the righteousness of Christ (3:21 – 5:11). IV. Death and Life with Christ and walking in the Spirit (5:12 – 8:13). V. The fulness of the Blessing of the Gospel (8:14-39). …
For the Body of Christ
"Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. It is good neither to eat meat nor …
The Government, The Police, and The Christian
"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but …
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Justified by Faith… Peace With GOD
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, …