Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

Romans chapter four. What of Abraham?

Posted on 11/09/2019 by

In looking at Romans chapter four, it initiates with a question. What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, according to the flesh, has found? (Romans 4:1 NASB) The NASB does not improve my understanding, for the language is … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:16-17, I am not ashamed.

Posted on 12/05/2019 by

As a child, raised in the church, the idea of being a missionary was shoved down our throats constantly. Being a missionary meant preaching, trying to convert all the people you came in contact with, and because most of these … 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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On the idea of judgment. 1Corinthians 6:2,3.

Posted on 20/04/2019 by

The conversation was wrapped around a challenge from the local university students who asked my friend what he thought of the idea that angels are superior to humans, God’s creation. I suppose this challenge emanated from some liberal professor who … Continue reading →

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But before faith came. Galatians 3:23

Posted on 07/02/2018 by

Sorry, if this trip through Galatians is becoming tedious, but imagine that moment when a new reader drops in and has no idea of what we are talking. It happens. We are working our way through Paul’s letter to the … Continue reading →

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Can I apply the principles learned here, even if I am not a Jew. Galatians 3:22

Posted on 04/02/2018 by

Sometimes, like today, I am battling with insecurities and wondering why I think anyone needs another commentary. But maybe, you’re just like me and find yourself overwhelmed by the high theology of some; the convoluted approach of others, and the … Continue reading →

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It’s not because we followed the law. Galatians 2:16-19

Posted on 19/12/2017 by

Yes, I am aware, I already covered 2 Galatians 2:16, but there is always that one last thing, and I am trying to keep the posts relatively short. Read this verse from one of the standards like the NIV, and … Continue reading →

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With the purpose of getting his family back. Galatians 2:15,16

Posted on 10/12/2017 by

In Galatians 2:14 we see Paul, recapping his aggressive challenge of Peter’s actions; over an event that may have happened 18 years prior. But when I saw that they were not behaving consistently with the truth of the gospel, I … Continue reading →

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When Peter came to Antioch. Galatians 2:11

Posted on 05/12/2017 by

When those of us who did not go Seminary, read the Bible, we tend to glaze over passages like the one we see here in Galatians 2:11. I think we do that because there are aspects of it that make … Continue reading →

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