Category Archives: Romans – Foundation of our Faith

Salvation Brings Peace – Romans 5

We are now at peace with God, through Jesus Christ which may differ from peaceful feelings such as calmness and tranquility. Peace with God means that we have been reconciled with him. There is no more hostility between us, no … Continue reading

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Then and Now, Faith Explained – Romans 4

There were some misunderstandings between the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome. Worried Jewish Christians were asking Paul, “Does faith wipe out everything Judaism stands for? Does it cancel our Scriptures, put an end to our customs, declare that God … Continue reading

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Guilty or Innocent? Romans 2-3

“Attention! Court is now in session!” Paul could have used those words at this point in his letter, because Romans 1 is the door that leads us into God’s courtroom. The theme of Romans is the righteousness of God, but Paul … Continue reading

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Good News and Bad News – Romans 1:18-32

“I’ve got some good news and some bad news.”  We’ve read about the good news in first 17 verses, now we get to the bad news. The remainder of the first chapter paints a picture of the human predicament before … Continue reading

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