Paul has shown that the law, though good, reveals our sin nature, stirring a desire to rebel. Within us is a longing to do good, yet our flesh harbors no good thing, leading us to do the evil we do not wish to do. Paul identifies this struggle: Romans 7:21b “When I...
Paul has shown that through Adam, sin entered the world, but through Christ, grace abounds for all. He declares, “Where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more” (Romans 5:20). This raises a question: Romans 6:1 “What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so...
It is astonishing to consider all that God has done for us, pouring out His grace and love through incredible gifts. Romans 5:1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access...
Romans 3:21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, attested by the Law and the Prophets. This is an incredible statement from Paul. But how can this be? It seems impossible, because look at: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall...
It’s natural to wonder why we see so much injustice in the world. In Romans 2, Paul addresses a related issue, confronting those who judge others while committing the same sins. Romans 2:3 “Do you think—anyone of you who judges those who do such things yet do...
In Romans chapter 1, Paul helps us understand the serious consequences of turning away from God. He starts by saying, “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness”...
