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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 […]
Continue readingJanuary 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 […]
Continue readingJanuary 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 […]
Continue readingJanuary 9: “What is Romans About?” (Romans 1:16-17)
Paul’s letter to Romans is not easy to follow. What is Romans about? Primarily, Romans is about the gospel that saves people. The gospel reveals God’s righteousness that can be received by faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s secondary concern is to explain how the gospel can integrate both Jews and Gentiles into one new people. […]
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