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ROMANS 5:1–5 Not only so, but we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope (Romans 5:3). The Christian has a sure and certain hope of glory in Christ, but often we don’t hold firmly to that hope. Paul says that God’s way to strengthen hope is … Continue reading “LIVING IN CHRIST’S DEATH”

ROMANS 7:13–25 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do (Romans 7:15). Although the Methodist revival produced much good fruit in the eighteenth century, there was one aspect of the teaching of John Wesley that was very unfortunate and that … Continue reading “THE STRUGGLE WITH SIN”

ROMANS 8:18–30 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us (Romans 8:18). Paul carries forward his discussion of the Christian struggle into Romans 8, where he reminds us that the Holy Spirit has been given to ensure our ultimate victory over the remaining horrors … Continue reading “SUFFERING IN THE SPIRIT”

ROMANS 8:18–28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Yesterday’s lesson brought us to the subject of predestination, which occupies the thoughts of the apostle Paul in Romans 8–11. We shall settle down and consider … Continue reading “PREDESTINATION AND CONFIDENCE”

ROMANS 2:1–16 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? (Romans 2:3). Having pointed out that God’s character is manifested as wrath against the wickedness of humanity, Paul in Romans 1:24–32 explains that God punishes sin by allowing men … Continue reading “THE INEVITABILITY OF JUDGMENT”

ROMANS 3:21–26 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus (Romans 3:23–24). Our justification before God is apart from any good works we have done. This is because any good works done without faith are not … Continue reading “THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION”

ROMANS 5:1–11 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). God had declared us righteous in His court, not on the basis of anything we have done, but solely on the basis of what His Son has done for us. In Romans 5, … Continue reading “FRUITS OF JUSTIFICATION”

ROMANS 1:1–7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God (Romans 1:1). The epistle to the Romans was written toward the end of Paul’s third missionary journey. Because Paul had never been to visit the Roman church, his letter is somewhat different from his … Continue reading “THE CALLING OF GOD”

ROMANS 1:18–23 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness (Romans 1:18). The Gospel Paul preached is a revelation of the righteousness of God (Romans 1:17). It is a revelation of God Himself, and particularly of His character and … Continue reading “THE SUPPRESSION OF TRUTH”

ROMANS 1:24–32 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened (Romans 1:21). One of the charges against Christianity that can distress us, and perhaps should distress us a bit, is this: “You Christians believe in this … Continue reading “AN UNTAMED LION”