Tag Archives: the law

Its power touches only the living. Romans 7:4.

Posted on 03/03/2023 by remso

I am looking at Romans 8, but Pastor Jack Hibbs pointed out that the context begins in chapter seven, and, therefore, I am starting here in Romans 7. But first, a notation. Paul, immediately, in Romans 7:1, tells us, “You … Continue reading →

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When Gentiles, who do not have the law… Romans 2: 12-21.

Posted on 11/13/2021 by remso

A slight shift in thought, but not really. The Biblical caption inserted by the translators reads like this: God’s Judgment and the Law Romans 2:12 CJB All who have sinned outside the framework of Torah will die outside the framework of … Continue reading →

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Give these instructions to the church. 1 Ti 5:7 through 16.

Posted on 11/03/2020 by remso

When we finished 1 Timothy 5:6 we were given these instructions. Ignore the fact that it seems to speak only to widows because it does not. But the widow who lives only for pleasure is spiritually dead even while she … Continue reading →

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Released from the law, a fascinating thought. Romans 7:1-4.

Posted on 11/02/2019 by remso

The NASB entitles chapter seven: Released from the Law The translators opted to put the Bible into chapters; I suppose for the sake of clarity. The reality is, as most of you know, that Paul wrote this letter to the … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:16-17, I am not ashamed.

Posted on 05/12/2019 by remso

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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Micah 4: 4,5. Each of them will sit under his vine And under his fig tree, With no one to make them afraid

Posted on 12/31/2018 by remso

The Rabbi cuts the man’s words short and says, We are expecting the Messiah any moment now, and we know that He will come amid chaos. You have not done enough to create this chaos, and you need to do more, quickly. Continue reading →

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On the subject of vengeance.

Posted on 04/15/2018 by remso

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

Posted on 02/04/2018 by remso

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 12/19/2017 by remso

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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It is not according to man. Galatians 1:11

Posted on 11/10/2017 by remso

Months ago, buried deep in the books of Daniel, Matthew, and Revelation, I began to feel the desire to go back to the richness of Paul’s letters. In all honesty, I love God’s word, but when I think about the … Continue reading →