Tag Archives: grace

A warning against worldliness. James 4:1-13.

Posted on 18/06/2020 by

We ended James chapter three with an admonition to walk in wisdom instead of letting our tongues destroy us, and those around us. This wisdom, as James states, is from above and looks like this when it shows up: it … Continue reading →

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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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Has God rejected His own people? Romans 11:1-10.

Posted on 10/03/2020 by

We open our study of Romans 11 with the last three verses of Romans 10. Why? Because chapter 11 is a continuation of thought, and, as you will see, opens with what seems like an important. If we have some … Continue reading →

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Death in Adam, Life in Christ. Romans 5:12-21

Posted on 09/10/2019 by

The NIV entitles this section – Death in Adam, Life in Christ Here is a standard version of Romans 5:12. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to … 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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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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And be joined to his wife? Genesis 2:24

Posted on 05/09/2018 by

This is another subject that came up among my friends one recent morning. In the world of sin, I have done more than my fair share. What do I mean? Considering that “sinning” is merely missing the mark, then yes, … Continue reading →

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An annoying level of religious legalism

Posted on 24/08/2018 by

08/17/2018 These are a few of the websites that my grammar checker assumes I plagiarized. All of the examples have to do with my scripture quotes, as they are quoting large passages as well. Considering the common usage of scripture … Continue reading →

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On the subject of vengeance.

Posted on 15/04/2018 by

Several weeks ago the Monday morning study leader announced that the following week we would be starting a study on vengeance. To show that the carnal side of me still exists, I wrote this on my notepad, Coming up next … Continue reading →

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I have made my understanding and beliefs known to many. Is God just mean?

Posted on 02/01/2018 by

Many years ago my life took a nasty turn, and I lost everything precious to me. It has taken years to recover from that chain of events, and yet, I have never fully recovered. You might think that something like … Continue reading →

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