Run Through the Bible – Page 6

Run Through Romans (5.1)

1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Just one verse this morning, though as snow has ground London to a halt, I may have time later to comment on more of Romans 5. However, I wanted this one truth to be nailed into your heart today. PaulContinue reading “Run Through Romans (5.1)”

Run Through Romans (4.14-25)

Now that Paul has shown us through the example of Abraham that there is nothing you need to do to become righteous but simply believe, he decides that it is important to keep emphasizing that it is important to realize that Abraham was made righteous by his faith: 14For if they which are of theContinue reading “Run Through Romans (4.14-25)”

Run Through Romans (4.9-13)

This is some beautiful teaching here from the apostle of grace, Paul: 9Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. Paul is taking here about the blessedness of not having your sin held against you. As I said inContinue reading “Run Through Romans (4.9-13)”

Run Through Romans (4:1-8)

So far Romans 1 has shown us that immoral people are unrighteous, and that God must punish all unrighteousness. These people have no excuse because they have a conscience and can see creation. Romans 2 has shown us that moral people are unrighteous as well – they do not keep the laws they have beenContinue reading “Run Through Romans (4:1-8)”

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)”

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)”

Run Through Romans (chapter 2)

If you have to sum up Romans 2 in one sentence it would be this: religious people are filled with unrighteousness. We operate in the misconception that religious acts and rituals make us better than everyone else. Let’s look at the text and examine it: 1Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art thatContinue reading “Run Through Romans (chapter 2)”

Run Through Romans (1.18-1.32)

I have included the text of Romans 1.18-32 below. The Bible text is in red, and my comments are interspersed with the text. At the end of the Bible text, I will talk about the problem with unrighteousness. 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, whoContinue reading “Run Through Romans (1.18-1.32)”

Run Through Romans (1:1-17)

The text of Romans 1 can be found here. Please read it in its entirety before reading through my run through. If you want to read in a paraphrase so you can get a feel for the whole chapter, use this link. Romans 1 has a very simple theme: the nations are not righteous. ForContinue reading “Run Through Romans (1:1-17)”

What is Righteousness?

As we Run through Romans in the next few weeks, one of the key questions that we will be examining in detail is: how can someone be righteous before God? However, this question immediately brings a question: what is righteousness? The Greek word generally translated righteousness is dikaiosynē (pronounced die-kai-o-soon-ey) and Strong’s dictionary tells usContinue reading “What is Righteousness?”