Thus far, Paul has explained the Gospel and all that God has done for in Christ; now Paul will explain what affects the Gospel is to have on our life from here on out in his letter to the Romans. 12:1-2 12:1 Here, Paul presents the order of worship for us; doctrine then duty. First,Continue reading “Romans 12”
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Romans 10
Having thoroughly proven man’s condemnation under God’s law and God’s provision of salvation for mankind Paul, in chapters 9, 10 and 11 will deal with the Jew and their present condition and their future in God’s plan. 10:1-4 For whom is Paul praying for? The Jews; his kin because they are still lost. AndContinue reading “Romans 10”
Theology in Hymns: Useful or Not?
– Hymns help to teach the tenets of the faith and remember them. – Words of sound doctrine mixed them with a memorable tune to result in lessons that can be easily learned/remembered. – Theology: Study of God – Theology is the foundation of all your thinking; it sets the inclinations of the heart/mind. QuestionsContinue reading “Theology in Hymns: Useful or Not?”
Romans 7
So chapter 6 Paul proved that our sanctification is by faith in Christ alone and have been brought under a new law. Chapter 7 Paul will show us the motivation for seeking Christ in daily Christian living. 7:1-6 7:1-3 Basically what Paul speaks of here is that According to law, a woman is bound to herContinue reading “Romans 7”
Romans 6
Paul having proven the doctrine of justification now moves to discussing the doctrine of sanctification, which is the natural fruit of justification where God produces actual righteousness in the believer. 6:1-14 6:1 Through verse 1-10 Paul will begin his lesson on sanctification by arguing that in spite of their past, all whom God has justifiedContinue reading “Romans 6”
Romans 5
Two weeks ago Paul confidently proved that we are justified/made right with God through faith in the Christ. Now Paul will show us the fruits of this justification. 5:1-5 5:1 What is the fruit of our justification that Paul mentions here? “peace with God” Is this “peace” internal or external”? It’s an externalContinue reading “Romans 5”
These Things Are Impossible For God
Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, toContinue reading “These Things Are Impossible For God”
Latin Pharses
\”a posteriori — from the latter; knowledge or justification is dependent on experience or empirical evidencea priori — from what comes before; knowledge or justification is independent of experienceacta non verba — deeds, not wordsad hoc — to this — improvised or made upad hominem — to the man; below-the-belt personal attack rather than a reasoned argumentad honorem — for honoradContinue reading “Latin Pharses”
Romans 4
Having sufficiently shown the condemnation of Jew and Gentile in chapters 1-3 and showing us the instrument of righteousness, that is faith, here in chapter 4 Paul primarily looks to Abraham, a major figure of the OT and patriarch to the faith, to prove that our right stating with God is by faith alone andContinue reading “Romans 4”
Romans 3
3:1-8 3:1-3 Do y\’all understand Paul’s argument thus far? If so, please put it into your own words. Paul is saying that the Jews had a great advantage over the Gentiles because they had the truth of God and the shadows of the Gospel with them. But, even though some physical descendants of Abraham wereContinue reading “Romans 3”
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