Romans 6:15-23 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves toRead More…
Justification to Sanctification
Romans 6:1-14 In chapters 6 through 8, the emphasis switches from the positional truth of justification to the practical truth of sanctification. To be sanctified means to be set apart. Because weRead More…
One bad decision reconciled
Romans 5:12-21 This weeks section has been rightfully defined as one of the hardest sections in the book of Romans to grasp, fully-understand and explain. The ideas are fundamental, but the wordingRead More…
The Order of Salvation
I was studying this morning and ran across a very helpful and clear section of doctrine and thought it we be good to share. We hear and talk about salvation and weRead More…
Redeemed with Hope
Before we move into the next section, it is vital that we fully understand the foundational thoughts laid out for us at the beginning of this chapter. We learned that we wereRead More…
A buzz to persuade
I was reading today about the section in Romans chapter 5 where it talks about how no one would die for a righteous man, but they might think about it for aRead More…
Justified, at Peace with Hope
Justified, at Peace with Hope Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have alsoRead More…
Humility, true, false or dangerous?
Distinguishing True Humility from Its Two Extremes: False Humility and Pride False Humility [thinking poorly of oneself, low self-esteem, feeling inferior] True Humility [lowly of heart – not arrogant or boastful, readyRead More…
Reviewing 1-4
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…