Romans 1.2

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) This verse here is speaking about the gospel or good news (happy news) that is mentioned in verse 1. Paul is telling us two things about the good news: 1. It was promised before it happened 2. It is found in the Scriptures.Continue reading “Romans 1.2”

Romans 1.1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, I am going to daily post a sequential verse of Romans and make commentary on it.  I hope you enjoy.  Please feel free to make comments as per the blog system, regards. The gospel is the Greek wordContinue reading “Romans 1.1”

Crawl Through Romans

http://faith-forums.com/showthread.php/romans_1-4.html Faith-forums.com is a great place to go if you want to talk to faith-filled Christians who love the Word and love each other.  Easily the friendliest forum I know on the web and there is some great Bible teaching and a real welcoming atmosphere. Recently, they had a server crash and lost all theirContinue reading “Crawl Through Romans”

Run Through Romans (ch. 5.13-16)

Dear All, I am going to continue our run through Romans series.  I apologise in advance that it has been a couple of months since the last post on this, but I have been really busy with the church and with work and with planning the gospel crusade.  I would love for all of youContinue reading “Run Through Romans (ch. 5.13-16)”

Run Through Romans (ch. 5.12)

 12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5.12 introduces a new topic for Paul.  Paul’s topic from Romans 1.18- Romans 5.11 has been consistent: how God has completely dealt with the fact that man hasContinue reading “Run Through Romans (ch. 5.12)”

Soundly Saved (Kirk Cameron)

http://www.wayofthemaster.com/mp3/KirkHBKS.m3u http://www.wayofthemaster.com/mp3/KirkHBKS.zip I was listening to this sermon this morning when I was stranded on the tube train for 45 minutes.  It was so powerful.  It linked up all the things I have been thinking about as I have been doing the Run Through Romans about the point of the law and how we canContinue reading “Soundly Saved (Kirk Cameron)”

Run Through Romans (5.2-5)

2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. You see, when we know that we are righteous and that we have peace with God we have full access to the grace of God.  That means we can stand no matterContinue reading “Run Through Romans (5.2-5)”

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)”