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A Future for Israel – Romans 11

Posted on September 21, 2023 by dkoop

For centuries people have been puzzled by the nation of Israel. The Roman government recognized the Jewish religion, but it still called the nation secta nefaria—”a nefarious sect.” The great historian Arnold Toynbee classified Israel as “a fossil civilization” and … Continue reading →

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The Struggle is Real – Romans 7

Posted on September 16, 2023 by dkoop

This passage is an honest account of a person’s inner conflict with himself, one part of him pulling one direction and another part pulling the opposite. The conflict is real and it is intense. But where does the law fit … Continue reading →

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Set Free from Sin’s Power – Romans 6

Posted on September 15, 2023 by dkoop

During a court session, an attorney will often rise to his feet and say, “Your Honor, I object!” Some of the Roman Christians must have felt like objecting as they heard Paul’s letter being read, and Paul seemed to anticipate … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 8, 2023 by dkoop

“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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