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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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). …

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Danger in Judging Others, Especially Family

Today's Bible Reading:  Genesis 37 - 39 "And it came to pass, about three months after, that Judah was told, saying, “Tamar your daughter-in-law has played the harlot; furthermore she is with child by harlotry.” So Judah said, “Bring her out and let her be burned!” When she was brought out, she sent to her …

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Know Who Keeps, Blesses and Protects You

Today's Bible Reading:  Genesis 31 - 32 "So Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field, to his flock, and said to them, “I see your father’s countenance, that it is not favorable toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me. And you know that with all …

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Give Me Children

Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 29 - 30 "Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!” And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the …

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