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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Category: Romans
Receiving the Lord’s Discipline
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? – Hebrews 12:7 Like a loving father who corrects his children for their good, our loving heavenly Father… Continue Reading “Receiving the Lord’s Discipline”
I’m Not Ashamed.
This past Sunday our congregation heard from Romans 1:16-17 during our morning worship. These two short verses contain Paul’s justification for his conviction that the gospel must be believed and proclaimed throughout the world. The gospel is the dynamic, saving power of God for all who believe… Continue Reading “I’m Not Ashamed.”
The NT365 Experiment: Romans 9-10
After a week away and reading through some difficult texts, I’m glad to be back writing. I must say, though, that the text is no less difficult. For me, Romans 9-11 are perhaps the three hardest collection of chapters to understand in the whole Bible.… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Romans 9-10”
The NT365 Experiment: Romans 3
What is there to say about Romans 3 that Paul has not already said? I could attempt to explain the chapter in 500-600 words, or I could simply quote the most glorious passage of all Paul’s Epistles and let him speak for himself. I think… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Romans 3”
The NT365 Experiment: Romans 1:18-2:29
John Calvin once said, “[M]any are content to have the gospel preached, provided it does not touch them, or make them uncomfortable” (Sermons on Micah). If folks were uncomfortable with Calvin, they certainly would have been uncomfortable with Paul. Paul pulls no punches, and… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Romans 1:18-2:29”
