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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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Salvation Brings Peace – Romans 5

Posted on September 13, 2023 by dkoop

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

Posted on September 12, 2023 by dkoop

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

Posted on September 9, 2023 by dkoop

“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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