"Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because the righteous will live by faith." Galatians 3:11 There were some people in the churches of Galatia that were going back to the Mosaic Law to serve and worship God. They were attempting to show themselves righteous by how well they kept... Continue Reading →
Romans 13:8 Only One Outstanding Debt Allowed
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law." Romans 13:8 Just prior to this verse Paul talked about paying everyone what is owed. This covered everything, including taxes, honor, and respect. Now he tells everyone to have no debts that are outstanding... Continue Reading →
Romans 7:25 Dual Slavery
"Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin." Romans 7:25 Paul was just talking about some of the challenges he was facing in his own life.... Continue Reading →
Romans 7:7 Is The Law Sinful?
"What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, You shall not covet." Romans 7:7 Paul had previously talked about how... Continue Reading →
Romans 7:4 Dead To Live
"So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God." Romans 7:4 Paul had just talked about marriage. He points out that a person is married... Continue Reading →
