Paul shows us that Israel’s rejection of Jesus opened the door for the rest of us to be grafted into God’s family by faith. Many Jews were cut off because of their unbelief, refusing to trust in Christ (Romans 11:20). But we shouldn’t be arrogant about this—God, in...
Paul has shown us a tough reality: we’re all trapped in a wrestle with sin because of our selfish desires—what he calls our “flesh”—passed down from Adam. No matter how hard we try, we can’t overcome it on our own; our hearts keep pulling us to do wrong. The law,...
Paul loved his fellow Jews so much that he’d be willing to be cursed if it meant they wouldn’t be cut off from Christ. He wanted them to be saved, forgiven, and with God forever. But weren’t the Jews God’s chosen people, called by Him, His elect? Yes, all true—but...
Romans 8 is so packed full of incredible acts of God toward us! His Spirit is interceding for us, praying with a longing so deep it’s like groaning, searching our hearts and minds to ask for exactly what we need according to God’s will. God also promises that He’ll...
The Bible tells us we all struggle with doing wrong—it’s part of being human. Our selfish desires often lead us to make bad choices, and no matter how hard we try to follow rules, we fall short. This inner battle can feel overwhelming, but Paul shares incredible news...
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...
