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In one of the most extraordinary paragraphs in all Scripture, Paul argues God will use every difficulty, no matter how intense, for the Christian’s long-term good. This is not a … Continue reading

In Romans 5–8, Paul describes the Christian life. Because of Christ’s work on the cross, we have “peace with God” (Rom. 5:1). We are united to Christ and able to … Continue reading

Chapters 5–8 in Romans are about life in Christ. Such a life is profoundly different from a life in Adam. The Christian is freed from the condemnation of sin, freed … Continue reading

Believers are free from condemnation (Rom. 8:1–11); they are empowered to put sin to death (8:12–13). The battle against sin is necessary and possible because of the Spirit of God … Continue reading

Every Christian sins and will sin while he is alive or until Christ returns. The stunning fact of Christianity is that, due to the work of Christ on the cross, … Continue reading

In Romans 5–8, Paul describes the Christian life. Prior to salvation, we were “in Adam” but now, reconciled to God, we are “in Christ.” The Christian is alive in Christ, … Continue reading

After arguing that grace produces holiness while the law arouses sinful passions (Rom. 7:1–6), Paul now clarifies the law is good. Sin, not the law, is the problem. The law … Continue reading