the book of Romans
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Paul’s letters speak less about inherited guilt and more about humanity’s enslavement under the powers of Sin and Death. Romans 5–8 retells the exodus story: a captive humanity liberated through the Messiah and empowered by the Spirit to live as God’s renewed people. Sin is not merely a stain but a power that dehumanizes and…
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Christian ethics isn’t driven by fear or pressure. It flows from adoption. We live holy lives not to earn God’s favor—but because we already belong to His family.
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In this section, the apostle Paul continues his discussion on the topic of Christian freedom and responsibility. He addresses a specific issue within the Roman church, emphasizing the need for unity among believers. Paul encourages those who are considered “strong” in their faith to follow Christ’s example of prioritizing the well-being and edification of others…
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(Romans 5:1-25) The book of Romans is a wonderful book, and it does for me what no other book in the Bible does for me. It’s the book where the Apostle Paul laid out his systematic theology, and it’s built precept upon precept to clearly reveal to us how Christianity is structured. Chapter 3 verses…
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(Romans 3:21-31) John Calvin once said that there is not probably in the whole Bible a passage which encapsulates most profoundly the righteousness of God in Christ than Romans 3 verse 20 through 31. Noteworthy is the fact that Galatians and Romans are the doctrinal books of Paul. They are the systematic theologies of the…
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(Romans 3:1-20) It would seem from Romans chapter two that a Jew having the covenant of circumcision was no better off than a Gentile because it is only in Chapter 9 verses 4 and 5 that Paul would enumerate all the Jewish advantages. In our day, of course, it is an advantage to be born…
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(Romans 2:17-29) Verses 17 and following obviously talk about the Jew. “…if you call yourself a Jew;” this is a first class conditional statement (assumed to be true), “…if you rely on the law” – with a definite article ‘the law’; probably refers to the Mosaic Law. “…and boast in God; if you know his…
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(Romans 2:1-16) In Romans chapter 1, we learned about the degradation, and poverty, and godlessness of pagan society and culture. However, it is important that we realize the description of pagan societies did not really meet all the pagans. There are many moral pagans like Seneca whom Tertullian commends as being a moral man against…
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(Romans 1:18-32) Here we are presented with a stark contrast of the Gospel against the backdrop of the horror of the complete lostness of man. Chapter 1:18 through 3:20 is really one literary context. Notice in verse 18, “The wrath of God…” – the Bible talks much about God’s love, but i submit to you…
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(Romans 1:1-17) One of the greatest books in all the New Testament is the book of Romans. Chapters one through three really is one literary context; chapter 1:18 through 3:20 deals with the need for all men to be saved. The Apostle Paul is the indisputable author of this epistle to the believers in Rome.…