Abraham and David as examples (v1 and v6) Justification is by faith and not by works Abraham could only boast if he was justified by works (v2) Abraham was credited as righteous because of his faith (v3; Genesis 15:6) By Works vs By Faith Work is due wages which is an obligation (v4, 14-15) Man alone is … Read more
God’s Plan of Redemption for Men -Chapter 3:21-31 Because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (3:23). Men are hopeless, God has hope. God has offered a solution apart from the law! (3:21) God has revealed His plan through His laws and prophets (3:21) God will raise up someone else other … Read more
Basis of Judgment Based on truth (2:2) Wicked men suppress the truth(1:18) Also they reject the truth (2:8) Based on what each person has done(2:6) *Not based on works 2. Contents of Judgment Judge what is within and not on the outside(2:14-16) Real circumcision vs. Fake circumcision (2:25;2:28-29) Obey vs. knowing (2:13) Orderly (2:9-10) … Read more
1. Outlines of chapter 1 to 4 a) Romans 1:1-17 is the introduction b) Romans 1:18-32 talks about multitude sins of men c) Romans 2:1-3:20 talks about God’s judgment d) Romans 3:21-4:25 talks about God’s grace and justification by faith 2. Two sides of the Gospel(1:17, 3:25-26) a) Men is justified (Men is considered righteous) … Read more
Book of Romans is a book about God’s Gospel (v1) Gospel is God’s promise within the Bible (v2) Gospel is about God’s son (v3) Became flesh Resurrection Gospel concerns service (v9) Serve with a whole heart We all owe a debt to the Gospel (v14) Owe debt to Gospel Attitude when spreading the Gospel Gospel … Read more
When we compare 1:1-5 with 16:25-27, we will discover seven major themes in Romans. God Gospel of God – God is the origin of gospel (1:1) God has promised in scriptures through His prophets (1:2) God gave up His Son (1:3-4) God strengthens us (16:25) God has commanded us to tell the nations about obedience … Read more
Brief Intro to Romans Scriptures: 1:1,1:7,1:16-17,16:1-2,16:25-27 Romans is a letter, written by apostle Paul, to the church in Rome. In NT, the 4 Gospels record the life of Jesus Christ, from His birth, teaching, and redemption on the cross, resurrection and ascension. Acts records Jesus ascension, the coming of Holy Spirit, the ministry of the … Read more
Review Intro John the baptist prepares the way (1:1-8) Baptism of Jesus (1:9-11) Temptation of Jesus (1:12-13) Jesus’s ministry in Galilee Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James and John (1:16-20) A day in Capernaum (1:21-34) taught in synagogue cast out unclean spirit healed Peter’s mother in-law continue to serve in the evening Left Capernaum to minister … Read more
Also recorded by Matthew 13:1-9 and Luke 8:4-8 Opened and ended with declarations of Jesus employed the parabolic method (4:2,4:34) Jesus gave the reason why He used parables (v10-12) how should we explain Jesus’s teaching? Did Jesus mean to use parables to prevent people to repent and get to know God? Parable of the Sower … Read more
Jesus called the twelve and appointment them to (v14) be with Him to send them out to preach to cast out demons Mark 3:20 – Mark 6:6 is a record of Jesus spending time with His apostles, training and preparing them to preach Went back to Capernaum, Peter’s house, also Jesus’s home in Capernaum (3:20) … Read more
