We’ve made it through the first few chapters of Romans, and now we know both the bad news and the good news. Sin separates us from God and destines us for wrath, but righteousness is available through faith in Christ for all who believe. Faith is the key, but what…
If you’ve stuck with me up to this point, you’re probably ready to hear some Good News. I know I am! Paul has preached some hard truths so far. If you close the book of Romans too early, you’ll be overwhelmed by the dreadful bad news and miss the glorious…
Romans 1:1-17 Paul was eager to get to Rome to encourage the Roman believers and be encouraged by them. Even in the face of opposition and persecution, the report of their faith had spread far and wide. So, while he waited for the opportunity to meet them face to face,…
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16 ESV God has always loved us. Not just the best of us, but all of us. He created us in His image. He…
Ever since the enemy’s first deceit in the Garden of Eden, the sin gene has infected all of humanity. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and our sin separates us from God for eternity. In our sinful state, there is no peace with God,…