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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?”

Run Through Romans (Intro)

I want to work my way through some books of the Bible, just giving a brief overview of each chapter and any highlights. The church is suffering from a lack of knowledge from the Bible. We know a Scripture here and a Scripture there, but we need to be able to know the context ofContinue reading “Run Through Romans (Intro)”