Historical Background Paul is the author of Romans and he wrote this letter from Corinth around AD 56-58, most likely AD 57. Paul was at this stage facing a lot of opposition from those who did not agree with him, and even those who believed that Paul’s preaching was affecting their livelihood. By the time […]
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I am right with God my own way! Part 3
Please read part 1 and 2 of this message before reading this one, so that you may better understand. The links are at the end of this message. 3. Righteousness that justifies (v. 24) “and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,” (Romans 3:24, ESV) This […]
I am right with God my own way! Part 2
Please read part 1 of this message before reading this one, so that you may better understand. The link is at the end of this message. 2. Righteousness defined (vv. 22-23) “the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall […]
I am right with God my own way! Part 1
If you say you are right with God, you better be sure that it is according to God and not according to your way.
God Remains Faithful and Loving even when He sends you to Hell
Introduction Can God truly remain faithful and loving when He sends us to hell and to the lake of fire to be tortured and tormented, day and night, forever and ever? Paul has been making an argument since chapter 1 from verse 18, that God’s wrath is revealed against all unrighteousness and ungodliness of men, […]
Christians who dishonor God! Part 2
Introduction This message is part 2 of a message which I did not intend to make in more than one message but here we are in part 2, may God be glorified. In the last message, I indicated that the main theme of this message is about Christians whose lives contradict scripture, and thereby dishonor […]
Christians who dishonor God! Part 1
Introduction Romans 2:17-24 The name of God is discredited, it is dishonored, it is brought into disrepute by Christians! Yes by you and me who call ourselves Christians. We dishonor God. The world looks at us as Christians, and they laugh at our God. They say what kind of God is this, who allows His […]
Our Faith and Love is from God – Romans 1:8-14
Introduction As a recap, we have already dealt with Romans 1:1-7. In that passage, we saw Paul arguing very well and showing that he is a minister of the gospel, having been chosen by Jesus Christ for this purpose. He went on to indicate that the gospel is from God and therefore authoritative and true. […]
“The Bible Doesn’t Make Sense”, Repent!
Introduction How many times have you heard someone saying that the Bible doesn’t make sense, or there are contradictions in the Bible or why should we believe a book written 2000 years ago. I don’t know about you but I hear this all the time. There seems to be a clear inability by most people […]
Romans 1:5-7 – Paul’s Calling as an Apostle
Introduction In the last post we saw how Paul in verses 1-4, brilliantly argued how and why the Gospel has authority and why it is true. We also saw why he has the authority to preach the gospel. In this post we will see why and how Paul was chosen to be an apostle, what […]