Benefits of Justification by Faith, Rom 5:1-11

Benefits of Justification by Faith Rom. 5:1-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first four chapters of Romans, Paul concluded and thoroughly illustrated that we are justified by faith.  Therefore, we enjoy the following benefits of justification by faith. Through justification by faith in Christ we have: Peace – Rom 5:1...

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Comparing Abrahams Righteousness to Ours, Rom 4:16-25

Comparing Abrahams Righteousness to Ours Rom. 4:16-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO  In the last portion of Rom 4, Paul establishes that righteousness is imputed to us by faith by comparing Abrahams righteousness to ours.  A comparison between the imputed righteousness of Abraham and the imputed righteousness of a New Testament saint...

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Thou Art Called a Jew, Rom 2:17-29

Thou Art Called a Jew Rom 2:17-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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...

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Pauls Desire to Preach at Rome, Rom 1:8-17

Paul’s Desire to Preach at Rome Rom.1:8-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Rom 1:8-17 we see Pauls desire to preach at Rome.  He had been praying for them for quite some time and hoped that through preaching the gospel he might establish their faith in Christ and have some fruit among...

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Pauls Authority, Rom 1:1-7

Paul’s Authority Rom. 1:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul began this letter with his greeting and stated authority for writing this letter to the Romans, since he wasn’t the one who had led them to the Lord like he had the Corinthians [1 Cor 4:15] or the Thessalonians [1 Thes 1:5,...

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Overview of Romans

Overview of Romans CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As we begin the study of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, we will start with an overview of Romans.  Each chapter is divided into its major components.  Here are the verses and topics: Rom 1:1-7 – Paul’s apostleship and separation unto the gospel. Rom...

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The Requirements of Truth

The Requirements of Truth Acts 17 22-34 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage Paul finds himself in Athens, a place described as “having more gods than people”. The Athenians were very careful not to leave out even one god in their statues and monuments. Therefore Paul found the altar with...

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