Election: A Survey of Romans 9:1-29
In the first eight chapters of Romans, Paul has shown that there is ‘no distinction’ between Jews and gentiles. But all of this raises questions: Does Paul no longer care about the Hebrew people that he is part of? And how can God be faithful to his covenant people if he is now working primarily among gentiles rather than Jews?
Glory: A Survey of Romans 8:18-39
There are two certainties in the Christian life: suffering and glory. In Romans 8, Paul highlights aspects of both.
Life: A Survey of Romans 8:1-17
Believers have been set free from the law! Learn more about Romans 8:1-17.
Released: A Survey of Romans 7:1-25
In Romans 7, Paul shows how the law increases the trespass, and he will show how sin, as an enslaving power, uses the law to accomplish its own ends.
The Weeping Prophet: A Summary of Jeremiah’s Life
Jeremiah ben Hilkiah (before 627 BC – after 585 BC) is one of the more famous prophets of the Old Testament. God sent him to the Kingdom of Judah to warn them of judgment. Jeremiah prophesied during the chaotic years…
Guest Post | The Law of Moses and the Christian: A Critical Evaluation of the Reformed and Progressive Covenantal View of the Law
The purpose of this article is to compare two of the more prominent theological systems, namely, the reformed covenantal view and the progressive covenantal view.
Dominion: A Survey of Romans 6:1-23
Author’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series about the book of Romans. To see other Romans resources, click here. For Jews living in the city of Rome, Paul’s assertions at the end of Romans 6 were…
Mortification by the Spirit: The Biblical Blueprint for Fighting Sin
What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit? Studying recently through Romans 8, I came across a deeply perplexing question. Paul says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will…
The Practical Doctrine of Omnipresence
“If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” (Psalm 139:8) The doctrine of omnipresence teaches us that God is always present, in all places. There is no place where God…
The Free Gift: A Survey of Romans 5:12-21
Author’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series about the book of Romans. To see other Romans resources, click here. The second half of Romans 5 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible. It…
