Category Archives: disciple

Paul, the minister to the Gentiles. Romans 15:14-21.

Posted on 12/04/2020 by

The letter to the Church that met in Rome was written approximately A.D. 58, from Corinth. In it, Paul very distinctly asserts that he is now the minister to the Gentiles. Romans 15:14-16 NASB And concerning you, my brethren, I … Continue reading →

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A living sacrifice. It’s not what you think. Romans 12:1,2.

Posted on 13/03/2020 by

The NASB entitles Romans 12:1,2 as a living sacrifice. As you pursue the depths within chapter 12, you come to understand that WE are that living sacrifice. Finding the treasures buried within those depths may require a focused examination into what Paul is … Continue reading →

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The longing of my heart and prayer to God. Chapter two. Romans 10:14-21.

Posted on 28/02/2020 by

Paul throws out another of his questions. How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him, whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? (Romans 10:14 NASB) … Continue reading →

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Is there injustice in God? Romans 9:15 – 27. Part two of two.

Posted on 17/02/2020 by

We looked at Romans 9:14 where Paul asked the question, is there injustice in God? Paul answers his own question with, Of course not!; Paul continues with what we see in Romans 9:15-16. Romans 9:15-16 NET. For he says to … Continue reading →

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Suffering compared with glory. Romans 8:18-30

Posted on 27/12/2019 by

My first thought, the Glory of God’s presence, is something I can only vaguely describe, and all I understand of heaven boils down to one simple word, peace. So, there truly is no comparison, especially those who sit beside me … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 24/11/2019 by

What glee he must have felt seeing Jesus hanging on that cross. What a failure this Messiah had proven to be, or so he thought. Satan, it seems, had taken Jesus captive. What a shock when Jesus ripped the doors off the prison gates of Hell. Continue reading →

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Since we have been made right. Romans 5:1-4.

Posted on 26/09/2019 by

The NASB opens chapter five with this headline. Peace with God through faith. Spend any amount of time, in church and someone will tell you that you are just a sinner, saved by grace. Often, they take it a step … Continue reading →

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I shall be blessed by the will of God to come to you. Romans 1:8-12.

Posted on 07/05/2019 by

When I was young, I rarely found a trek through the Bible interesting. I suppose that had more to do with the person who was doing the teaching and their personality. I often find my character to be a bit … Continue reading →

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The Apostleship of Paul. Romans 1:1-6.

Posted on 30/04/2019 by

Do you ever wonder what our purpose and goals are? I am not talking about standing at the door of a grocery store and passing out Jesus loves you tracks; I am talking about our hope and destiny. Well, I … Continue reading →

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