Romans Verse by Verse – Page 3

Romans 1.23

And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. In the last verse we found out that a man as soon as he steps away from God and His grace and mercy starts to exalt himself and his achievementsContinue reading “Romans 1.23”

Romans 1.22

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, It always amazes me, the more someone removes themselves from God the more important it is that they proclaim that they are wise! One of the main secular humanist websites is called http://www.the-brights.net/, because they think that only people who are removed from God are bright! ProfessingContinue reading “Romans 1.22”

Romans 1.21

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. What has led to unrighteousness in the world? Why is the world so wicked? Why does the world ignore the truth of Jesus Christ? Paul gives four clearContinue reading “Romans 1.21”

Romans 1.20

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Last verse we discussed that every human knows that there is a God because there is a conscience within themContinue reading “Romans 1.20”

Romans 1.19

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. Remembering that our last verse told us the wrath of God was revealed against unrighteousness; and that the wrath of God is the judicial punishment of God – not the violent anger of God, then weContinue reading “Romans 1.19”

Romans 1.18

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; This is a very serious verse and one that needs considerable contemplation by all Christians. Let’s first of all define the phrase “wrath of God”. The Greek word is orge (pronounced or-gay) andContinue reading “Romans 1.18”

Romans 1.17

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Three books of the New Testament quote Habukkuk 2.4, the just shall live by faith. Romans, Galatians and Hebrews. Romans tells us what the just are, Galatians tells us how to live, andContinue reading “Romans 1.17”

Romans 1.16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. This is one of my favourite verses ever. Everyone should memorize this verse in my opinion, it is so powerful. It isContinue reading “Romans 1.16”

Romans 1.15

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. I want to show you this verse in a couple of other translations before I dig into it: So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News.Continue reading “Romans 1.15”

Romans 1.14

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. In the last verse, Paul says that he would not have the church ignorant. That is Paul’s calling – to educate and provide information about grace and faith to the body of Christ. A very highContinue reading “Romans 1.14”