Before we proceed with our discussion today I want to define a term we all should know. That term is covenant. A covenant is a contract made with the heart instead of just the head. A covenant also remains in effect even when one of the parties who entered into it fails to follow through […]
Paul shares a very exciting promise with us today. We are no longer slaves to sin! And this promise is to all who choose to accept Jesus’ free gift of grace by faith. Paul’s audience has just been learning how they (and we) are no longer have to rely on the Law for their relationship […]
Paul continues to share what faith in Jesus Christ has purchased for us. Through faith we have forgiveness from sin, grace, justification, and finally, reconciliation. They are all tied up in one another, but each aspect is essential to our ultimate hope in God. When we take God at His word concerning the work Jesus […]
I have a confession to make. I feel so inadequate in going through Romans with you. I know there is deep information God has for us here but I feel at a loss when digging through it. I’m praying I don’t sound like a total idiot and am relying on Him to give me something […]
We are setting out on the “Romans Road”, as many call the wonderful truth of our salvation that runs through the book of Romans. After Paul’s greeting he gets right down to the truth; “The righteous shall live by faith” (verse 17c). I’m going to state again that I am NOT a bible expert and […]