Part 1 Paul is writing to predominately Gentile Christians, since, apparently, all Jews were banned from Romans and forced to leave. Romans 1-8 Paul explains the doctrine of soteriology. Romans 1 Romans 1:1-7 is Paul’s greeting to the Roman assembly. Verses 8-15 contain Paul’s deep desire to visit the assembly. Verses 16-17 is the…
Purpose of Our Being Created Westminster Confession of Faith Catechism: 1. What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. I’m not against this answer of the WCOF catechism, but I believe there is a better answer or at least it is my own…
By Elon When trouble strikes where do you go? Do you go first to men or women for help? When financial trouble comes, when deep heartache comes, where go you go for peace and comfort? To things or people? So many times we do and it is foolish. Or even worse we say we…
Mark 8:34 (VW) And when He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. The Lord Jesus had been teaching (prophesying) the people of His coming suffering, death, and resurrection.…
Ecclesiastes 7:3 (NKJV) Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better. Sorrow (grief) does have a place and message in life.
Definitions: Some facts: Worship For the Jews For the Christian 2. The Old Testament place and actions are done away. They have been replaced. Applications:
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (LHB) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of…
Love Languages Words of Affirmation Words of love—I love you. Words of encouragement, love notes, etc. Words of honor—My wife is really great at ___ (given both publicly and privately) Words of thanks—Thank you (given both publicly and privately) Quality Time Time of focusing on your loved one. Listening, not giving advice—How was your…
James continues to teach us God’s ways. He emphasizes the difference between the world’s system and God’s system. The difference in loyalty, attitudes, lifestyle, rules, worldview, etc. He urges living according to the law of Christ (1 Corinthians 9:21, Galatians 6:2, James 1:25, and James 2:12). Even though the Psalmist refers to Mosaic Law…
As James continues his letter to us, he mentions the source of personal wars and argument. Let us take heed and be careful of our attitudes and actions. God will help us. My translation and notes for James 4:1-3 James Chapter 4 Origin of Personal Wars and Arguing 1 Where do yourp wars of…