Run Through Romans (3.22-31)

So far Paul has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that every human being has the same basic problem: our actions have made us guilty before God. This guilt is called unrighteousness. It means that when we die, we shall be judged by God, found guilty and be sentenced to hell. It also meansContinue reading “Run Through Romans (3.22-31)”

Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. (Ephesians 2:1, KJV) Spiritual life is not the result of working; how can the dead work for life? Must they not be quickened [i.e. regenerated] first, and then will they not rather work from life than for life? (emphasis mine) Life is aContinue reading “Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith”

The Sovereignity of God (Andrew Wommack)

My heart was really stirred this last month. I attended a meeting where an old friend of mine was ministering. He had been through some terrible things that nearly destroyed his faith. He became bitter and angry at God for the things that had happened. When I heard him, he had humbled himself and wasContinue reading “The Sovereignity of God (Andrew Wommack)”

Run Through Romans (chapter 3:1-21)

In Romans 1, Paul tells us two rather alarming truths: firstly, that all the nations of the world are involved in a spiral of increasing unrighteousness.  Secondly, that the justice of God means that God must punish all unrighteousness. In Romans 2, Paul destroys any hope that religion or religious ritual might protect us from theContinue reading “Run Through Romans (chapter 3:1-21)”