Who Will Deliver Me?

  •   Sep 24, 2023   •     •   Romans 7:13–25

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

Is the Law Good?

  •   Aug 20, 2023   •     •   Romans 7:7–12

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

To Whom Do I Belong?

  •   Aug 13, 2023   •     •   Romans 7:1–6

In this paragraph, Paul continues an argument he began in chapter 6. He debunks the notion that Christianity is a license to sin. Nothing could be further from the truth. … Continue reading

“Can I Be Free of Sin?”

  •   May 28, 2023   •     •   Romans 6:15–23

Every true believer wants to sin less. Even though we often face the temptation to abuse grace, we are eager to wage war against our sin because the gospel has … Continue reading

“Can’t I Sin a Little?”

  •   May 21, 2023   •     •   Romans 6:1–14

We all know what it is like to presume upon God’s grace. In a moment of weakness, because of the indwelling sin that still lingers in our hearts, we step … Continue reading

“Why Blame Me?”

  •   May 14, 2023   •     •   Romans 5:12–21

This is one of the most important passages in the Bible explaining original sin. Every human being is born corrupted by Adam’s sin and deserving of God’s condemnation. This is … Continue reading

“Can I Rejoice in Suffering?”

  •   Apr 30, 2023   •     •   Romans 5:1–11

In chapter 5, Paul addresses the blessing of justification: peace, daily grace, and hope—but his emphasis is on hope, the hope of future glory. The Christian doesn’t merely long for … Continue reading

“Is Faith Foolish?”

  •   Apr 23, 2023   •     •   Romans 4:13–25

Paul addresses the topic every Jewish reader in his day would have asked: what about Abraham? The Apostle wants us to understand that the life of Abraham proves not only … Continue reading

“Whose Sins Are Covered?”

  •   Apr 02, 2023   •     •   Romans 4:1–12

After explaining that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, Paul addresses the question on the mind of every faithful Jew reading through the book of Romans, “What … Continue reading

“What Is Christianity?”

  •   Mar 26, 2023   •     •   Romans 3:21–31

In what some call the most important paragraph in the Bible, Paul announces, explains, and applies the Good News of Jesus Christ. After laying out the Bad News in Romans … Continue reading