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Justified by Grace Part 2 Last week I talked about the gift we have as we have been justified by our faith in the One who gave His life for us. As we look deeper into being justified by our faith, we will find even more benefits – more gifts from God. Our faith inContinue reading “Romans 5“

Justified by Faith How many of you have ever been in debt? I’m talking about debt that really straps you financially. Maybe you missed a couple house or rent payments, or you bought a car right before you lost a job and now you’re stuck with the payments. Or maybe you, or someone in yourContinue reading “Romans 4“

We All Fall Short Authors Note: I apologize for the lateness of this blog. For the first time since I started, I couldn’t get it out on Monday as I was out of town and couldn’t post. So, one day late – here it is! At the center of our need for the gospel isContinue reading “Romans 3“

Morality vs. the Moralist In this second chapter, Paul is dealing with the Moralist, or “Pharisaical” members at the church in Rome. These were men and women who felt they were taking the moral highroad, thus, they could pass judgment on others. This is a letter that could be written in these days as well.Continue reading “Romans 2“

Not Ashamed As we discovered last week, Paul is writing this letter to a church he has yet to visit. He tells them he is eager to teach and preach in Rome and hopes to come to them soon. So, this letter is a way of introducing, both himself and his message. In verses 16-17,Continue reading “Romans 1:16-32“

Romans 1:1-17 As I contemplated a study through the book of Romans, I came to the conclusion that this could be a daunting task. For the book of Romans is both absolutely simple, yet ultimately complicated in it’s teachings. So, to help us, as we walk through this book, I will be referencing many ofContinue reading “Romans – An Introduction“

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Psalm 6 is the first of seven Penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession. We do not know the specific occasion of this particular Psalm, but, we gather, by it’s content, David had done something wrong and is dealing with the consequences.Continue reading “Psalm 6“

For the choir director: with the flutes. A Davidic psalm. Psalm 5 is a wonderful prayer. It gives us a unique look at David’s relationship with God. In this Psalm, David was dealing with a particular challenge, which he brought before the Lord. He needed to receive strength and joy to go through his dayContinue reading “Psalm 5“

Lessons Learned This was a tough letter – to receive and write. Confrontation is never easy, but there are times when it is necessary to the spiritual growth of a person, a congregation, and even, at times, a denomination. There will be times in our lives when we need to receive a stern word. WeContinue reading “2 Corinthians 13 and Conclusion“

Sufficient Grace If you’ve ever been to an interview you’ve probably had someone ask you to talk about your strengths and weaknesses. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather talk about my strengths. But Paul tells us in this passage, “when I am weak, then I am strong.” This goes against everythingContinue reading “2 Corinthians 12“