In both these chapters look at how Paul refers to the prophets, Moses and the scriptures in general in his witness about faith in Jesus Christ. Remember that the Old Testament is all about Jesus. In this short section see how many times this is true. Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh… Continue reading Romans 9 & 10 – Words, Preaching and Scripture
Category: Bible reading plan
Romans 8 – Consider spending more time in this chapter…..
This year's Bible reading is much slower than in the past few years. But this Chapter struck me as having even more depth and deserves more study and thought. Maybe even prayer to understand it. Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought:… Continue reading Romans 8 – Consider spending more time in this chapter…..
Romans 5 – Doctrine of Truth
Oh, how good it would be if our preachers would just take a chapter like this one and spend two or three months preaching word by word through it. How deep would our understanding of the richness of God's grace really be after such a study. Well I am not a pastor only a Bible… Continue reading Romans 5 – Doctrine of Truth
Romans 4 – Faith and Grace and Hard Hearts….
Let's begin with a quick look at Hebrews 11 another of Paul's letters which has a whole chapter on Faith. Here is a glimpse: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand… Continue reading Romans 4 – Faith and Grace and Hard Hearts….