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February 13: “The Father of Many Nations” (Romans 4)

After declaring the gospel, Paul in chapter 4 lifts up Abraham as an example of someone who was justified by God’s grace. Abraham was justified by faith, not by works, nor by circumcision (physical descent), nor by the law. Abraham also lived by faith, not by sight. Chapter 4 also deals with Paul’s secondary theme […]

February 6: “God’s Righteousness Revealed Through Christ” (Romans 3:21-31)

The universality of human sin presents a dilemma for humanity and for God. For humanity, their sin puts them under God’s wrath. For God, not punishing humanity would make God unjust and unrighteous. How can these two dilemmas be solved? Jesus solves both dilemmas by giving himself as a sacrifice of atonement. Through Jesus’ sacrificial […]

January 30: “The Universal Power of Sin” (Romans 3:1-20)

In today’s text, Paul continues his argument that both Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin. In the first half, Paul answers two additional objections from the Jews. In the second half, Paul shows from Scriptures how everyone, whether Jew or Gentile, is thoroughly sinful. Paul’s conclusion is that “no one will be […]

January 23: “The Impartial Judge and His Guilty People” (Romans 2)

In chapter 2, Paul turns his attention to Jews. Since Jews have a special covenant with Yahweh, they believed that they wouldn’t be judged in the same way as the Gentiles. But Paul states that God is an impartial judge who shows no favoritism. Jews and Gentiles will be judged in the same way because […]

January 16: “The Revelation of God’s Wrath” (Romans 1:18-32)

Before Paul shares the good news, he shares the bad news that all humanity is under God’s wrath. Humanity is subject to God’s wrath because people suppress the truth about God and refuse to honor God as their creator. Humanity’s idolatry prompts God to “give people over” to their sinful desires. God lets people choose […]