"For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own they did not submit to God's righteousness." Romans 10:2-3 Paul is talking about the Israelites. He would love to see... 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 3:5 Human Argument
"But if our unrighteousness brings out God's righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)" Romans 3:5 Paul had just finished talking about everyone being the same and that circumcision has to be of the heart, not just physical. Now... Continue Reading →
Acts 15:11 Saved By Grace
"No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are." Acts 15:11 Various Jewish believers were going to Antioch and telling the Gentile believers that they had to become like a Jew in order to be Christian. This meant they had to be circumcised and... Continue Reading →
Mark 10:5 Unwanted Laws
"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law, Jesus replied." Mark 10:5 Some Pharisees came up to Jesus wanting to know if it was lawful to get a divorce. They pointed out that Moses had allowed a man to give a woman a certificate of divorce and send her away.... Continue Reading →
