Delivered From the Law, Rom 7:1-13
In Rom 7:6 Paul says, Now we are delivered from the law. For a law abiding Jew, being delivered from the law would be unthinkable. As we saw in our study of Galatians, Jews were trying to put Gentile Christians back under the law by commanding that they be circumcised and keep the law of […]
Imputed Righteousness, Rom 4:1-15
“Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness,” [Rom 4:3]. That is imputed righteousness; righteousness was imputed or accredited to Abraham by faith because he believed God’s promise that his seed would be as the stars of heaven for multitude [Gen 15:5-6]. Thus, God established a pattern for New Testament salvation in […]
The Righteousness of God, Rom 3:19
This lesson is on the righteousness of God by the faith of Jesus Christ without the deeds of the law. For a Jew to admit that he is not righteous under the law and to then turn to Jesus Christ for his righteousness is very difficult. So, Paul demonstrates in this passage that the righteousness […]
Thou Art Called a Jew, Rom 2:17-29
Paul now deals with Jewish pride, hypocrisy and circumcision to show each Jew that he isn’t righteous just because “thou art called a Jew.” Circumcision and a vague knowledge of the law don’t make him righteous. An uncircumcised Gentile who by nature fulfills the law is better than a circumcised Jew who doesn’t. Consider: A […]
Circumcision Versus the Cross Gal 6:11-18
In closing his letter to the Galatians, Paul summed up his argument against circumcision and adherence to the law after a person trusts Christ. Basically, the teachers that were trying to get the Galatians to follow the law after their salvation were men who could not bear the reproach of simple faith in the finished […]
They Which Trouble You Gal 5:1-12
In Gal 5:1-12 Paul warned the Galatians against they which trouble you. He warned them about following those who would put them back under the law – he said that whoever these are, they trouble you – what was the trouble? They which trouble you: Cut off your liberty in Christ – Gal 5:1 – […]
Allegory of Sarah and Hagar Gal 4:21-31
Gal 4:21-31 is the allegory of Sarah and Hagar. In this passage, Paul makes his third defense in this chapter showing why the Galatians should not be back under the law. He contrasts Sarah and Isaac with Hagar and Ishmael as allegories showing the difference between liberty in Christ and bondage under the law. Sarah […]
Seed Of Abraham Gal. 3:15-29
The question that Paul asks prior to this passage is “Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” [Galatians 3:2]. In answer to his question he states in Gal 3:14, “that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Paul’s perspective on this is after […]
Partial in the Law Mal. 2:1-10
Partial in the Law Mal. 2:1-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage is addressed to the Levitical priests who were partial in the law [2 Chr 15:3; Ezek 44:7]. They allowed unclean things in the sanctuary and they quit teaching the law to the rest of Israel. Even non-Levites entered the priesthood [1 Ki 12:31; 2 […]
Obey Your Authorities Deut. 11:18-20
Obey Your Authorities Deut. 11:18-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In life, the Lord has given you authorities to guide you, to protect you and to care for your well-being and the well-being of others. You are to obey your authorities in this life. When you do things will go well for you. Obey the Bible – Deut […]