Jesus brings worth to all who believe. Paul emphasizes the truth that we are saved by faith apart from works. He addresses both Jews and Gentiles, the circumcised and uncircumcised, […]
Category: The Book of Romans
Roman Reflections Romans 3:21-30
What has the law revealed to us? It shows that we continually fall short of righteousness. Because of this, there is a constant need for payment to be made for […]
Roman Reflection Romans 3:9-19
I remember the playground where all the kids would huddle together to pick teams. Typically, the team captains were either the most popular or the most athletic kids. The captains […]
Romans Reflections Romans 3:1-8
Paul begins Romans 3 by asking, “What advantage is there in being a Jew?” We can pose a similar question: “What advantage is there in being a Christian?” The greatest […]
Roman Reflections Romans 2:12-29
There are times when we read scripture and ask ourselves, “How does this apply to my life?” This question is particularly relevant when scripture makes a distinction between the Jewish […]
Roman Reflections Romans 2:1-11
We can be so quick to judge others. We size people up, looking for their flaws, anything that seems off. Yet the irony of it all is that the people […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:18-32
Modern-day Christianity emphasizes the love of God, often shying away from the topic of His wrath. However, it’s important to recognize that God’s wrath exemplifies His love and its significance. […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:16-17
Is the provision of God not something to be trusted in? Self-reliance is ingrained in our nature and taught from an early age. We are often told to be the […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:8-15
Paul expresses his thanks to God, acknowledging that he is merely a servant and a conduit for the message of the gospel of grace to everyone who is willing to […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:1-7
Paul a servant of Christ. What would cause someone to become a servant voluntarily? It would take a force so powerful that it would have to override an individual’s own […]