Category Archives: grace

Against such, there is NO law. Galatians 5:22-23.

Posted on 02/12/2021 by remso

A Christian brother recently brought up the fruits of the Spirit; that day, the item that stuck in my mind, and has been there for weeks, was self-control. Self-control speaks to me about the multitude of times that I have … Continue reading →

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Those who are under the yoke of slavery – 1 Timothy 6: 1

Posted on 12/02/2020 by remso

We have moved into 1 Timothy chapter six. I thought we would never get here. I have got to tell you that this opening line leaves me with the feeling that we have lost the context, and I will show … Continue reading →

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Do not complain, brethren, against one another. James 5:9-12.

Posted on 07/19/2020 by remso

When we ended our last study on James, we covered James 1-8. Let’s look at verses 7 and 8 quickly before we move on. Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious … Continue reading →

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Paul’s plan to visit the church in Rome. Romans 15:22-33

Posted on 04/17/2020 by remso

As we close out chapter 15, I feel I need to recap verses 20, 21. My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has … Continue reading →

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For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

Posted on 04/13/2020 by remso

This idea of confessing, as though it was a continual act of slaughtering a lamb for your sins, does not change God’s heart toward you. 1 John 1:9 NASB says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Continue reading →

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Paul tells us why Romans 8:1 works. Romans 8:2-4.

Posted on 04/13/2020 by remso

We learned in Romans 8:1 that there is NOW (an ever-present tense) NO condemnation. To me, an obvious conclusion is that this applies to my relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. So what does Romans 8:2 tell us? For … Continue reading →

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Live in such a way … Romans 14:13-23.

Posted on 04/05/2020 by remso

Do Not Cause Another to Stumble Paul opens Romans 14 by talking about those who don’t believe what you believe and, therefore, can’t eat what you eat. In some translations, Paul is said to call this a weaker faith. In … Continue reading →

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Do not pass judgment part 2. Romans 14:4-12

Posted on 03/31/2020 by remso

When I finished the study on Romans 14: 1-4, I ended with verse four, but I noted that I would return to that same verse when we continued. Here it is. Romans 14:4 NASB Who are you to judge the servant … Continue reading →

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Do not pass judgment. Romans 14:1-4

Posted on 03/30/2020 by remso

Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another If you did a quick overview of Romans 14, then you would know that the first three verses are inherently tied together. One of the first things you see is the word judgment; … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling the Law Through Love. Romans 13:8-14.

Posted on 03/26/2020 by remso

That’s quite the title considering that Paul is known for preaching grace. As Paul tries to tell us how to follow the law, the “law” and love, at first glance, those two words do not seem to belong together, as … Continue reading →