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Having just established that many Gentiles have come to faith but only some Jews, Paul explains the Gentiles pursued righteousness by faith, the Jews by works. Paul understands what they’ve … Continue reading

Yes, God is just! Both in salvation and in judgment he always does what is right. This is a hard-hitting passage that speaks to God’s sovereignty in the salvation of … Continue reading

Not all ethnic Israelites were (or are) children of the promise. Isaac was; Ishmael wasn’t. Jacob was; Esau wasn’t. These men, chosen that God’s purpose of election might stand, are … Continue reading

No one today doubts the importance of the nation of Israel. It sits in the Middle East and is constantly in the news. But why is Israel so important? Though … Continue reading

These verses mark the climax of the first eight chapters of Romans. In this chapter, having stated the gospel plainly (with justification by faith alone at the center), Paul applies … Continue reading

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