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Galatians 3:21-25 (WEL) Is the law then against God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if there could have been a law given which could have given life, then truly righteousness would have been by the law. 22 But the Scripture has enclosed all under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might…
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1 Corinthians 1:18-20 (WEL) The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are on the path of destruction, but to us, who are being saved, it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will bring to nothing the understanding of…
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Titus 3:1-8 (NKJV) Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living…
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Contrasting the Mountain of Fear–Sinai with the Mountain of Joy–New Jerusalem The differences between them and the desirability of the heavenly My translation and notes on Hebrews 12:18-24 We Do Not Come to the Mountain of Fear 18 For youp have not come to a physical mountain with its burning fire, blackness, gloom, violent…
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What does it mean that God opened her heart? What does that have to do with salvation? Acts 16:14—my translation and notes. 14 Then a woman named Lydia, a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira who worshiped God, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart, so that she paid attention to…
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This refers to the new creation of a believer. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Galatians 6:15 NIV Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. Salvation, reconciliation with God, forgiveness of sins,…
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Devotional Notes Romans 9 B1 What does this mean? C1 Paul’s Desire for All Israel To Be Saved D1 Paul’s desire for Israel to believe in Messiah is very deep. Compare Moses’ attitude: Exodus 32:32-33 NRSV But now, if you will only forgive their sin—but if not, blot me out of the book that you…
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B5 Teaching about sanctification 6:1-8:39 C1 Freedom from sin D1 In our sin nature, we are addicted to sin. It is the master, we are the slave. D2 A result of salvation is that we died with the Lord Jesus. He died, and we died with Him. He rose, and we will rise…
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B4 Teaching about salvation 3:21-5:21 C1 Salvation D1 Not by following Mosaic law, which must a been a difficult thing for religious Jews. E1 Jesus made this clear: John 7:19 NLT Moses gave you the law, but none of you obeys it! In fact, you are trying to kill me.” E2 Romans 8:3…