• The Means of Justification and Peace with God

    Devotional Notes Romans 5 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Means of Justification and Peace with God D1 Peace with God E1 Our part is faith, that is, believing God. E2 God’s part is justification because of the ministry of Jesus. E3 Peace with God means not fearing His…

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  • How to be Consistent in Christian Life

    1 Timothy 4:15-16 B4 Be steadfast in your belief C1 Keep on habitually applying these things. D1 We need to think. We need to deeply think. We need to be careful. D2 The Greek word apply is μελετάω meletáō. It is frequently translated as meditate, practice, attend to with the…

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  • Through Faith Alone

    Devotional Notes Romans 4 B1 What does this mean? C1 Abraham’s Salvation Is Through Faith Alone D1 Verse 1 is a continuation of the thought of Romans 3:31. D2 All Jews had very high respect for Abraham, the Father of the faithful. How was Abraham made right with God? By…

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  • Law Keeping and salvation

    Devotional Notes Romans 3 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Advantage of the Jew D1 God gave His message through the Jews. Jesus is a Jew, too. D2 Jewish unbelief will not stop God’s plans. D4 God is correct and righteous to judge and sentence Law breakers. C2 All…

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  • Spiritual problem of humanity

    Devotional Notes Romans 2 B1 What does this mean? C1 God’s Judgment Is Righteous D1 We must be careful when passing judgment. We must be aware that we often are guilty of the same sin. We must test. We cannot tolerate everything people do. JFB commentary has: The Jew under…

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  • Spiritually maturity

    1 Timothy 4:11-14 B3 More pastoral advice. C1 Paul is speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so all these words are not suggestions, they are required. C2 Pass along and teach these things. D1 The Greek word commanding is παραγγέλλω paraggellō. It means to transmit as pass on/pass…

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  • Progression of sin

    Devotional Notes Romans 1 B1 What does this mean? C1 Salutation & Purpose D1 Paul is an Apostle chosen and commissioned by Jesus Christ. D2 Jesus Christ meets all the OT prophecy identifiers of Messiah especially so by His resurrection. D3 Paul is to preach, and people are to repent.…

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  • Training for the Christian life

    1 Timothy 4:6-10 B2 Remind brethren C1 These instructions are primarily for the pastors/leaders but should be applied to all brothers and sisters. Most pastors/leaders do not. D1 Timothy must remind them, that is, bring them up occasionally to refresh their memory. D2 Good teachers do not teach something one…

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