There now follows a lengthy sentence, supporting the statement here in verse 16. The organising theme of this section is that Paul is “not ashamed of the Gospel.” Three reasons are then given as to why, all connected by the word γὰρ or “for”. Paul is not ashamed of the Gospel. Why? Because it is,… Continue reading Romans 1:16 (notes)
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True love ways
I recently preached at our old Church, Bearwood Chapel on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15. As is often the case, a first preach leads to further thoughts about what you believe needs to be emphasised. So, I’ve recorded a two-parter that goes through the key teaching from the passage.
Zooming out from the burning bush
In Exodus 3-4, Moses finds himself in the very place that God is going to call him to lead the people out to. Moses must trace first the planned journey to Horeb or Sinai, there to meet the Lord God. He is the representative of his people. Horeb is described as “Holy Ground”. In other… Continue reading Zooming out from the burning bush
A sign and a sending
The Burning Bush Moses joins in taking responsibility for his father-in-law, Jethro’s sheep. One day, he is taken the flock to pasture near to Horeb or Sinai. The author identifies this as the Mountain of the Lord, foreshadowing what will happen years later when God will choose this place to meet Moses and to give… Continue reading A sign and a sending
Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
It is normal for Paul to follow his initial greeting with a prayer of thanksgiving for the recipient church. Here he gives thanks, not just for the Romans’ faith but because it is widely known. When Paul talks about the world, he means the known world of the day or Roman Empire (v8). Paul himself… Continue reading Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
More Faith: Luke 18-19, widows, tax collectors and blindmen
After a little hiatus, I’ve got back to recording the video teaching series which accompanies the e-book “Introducing Jesus”. Here’s the latest installment. And here’s a link to the e-book You can catch up on the video series from the beginning here.
Romans 1:1-7 (Notes)
Paul introduces himself as first, a δοῦλος a slave of Jesus, second an apostle and third as someone set apart for the Gospel of God (v1). The Gospel is an event that was promised in Holy Scripture, through the prophets (v2). It’s concerning God’s Son who is described in two ways. According to flesh he… Continue reading Romans 1:1-7 (Notes)
Stepping out in faith
Our church are starting a series on Exodus. This is how I approached preaching an introduction to the book. Do you remember your first flight? For me, it’s spring, 1996. I sit waiting in the lounge. The wait goes on for a long time until eventually we are invited to board. I’m now required to… Continue reading Stepping out in faith
Romans Notes
Coming up in a series this year are my notes on the text of Romans. They are exegetical, based on the Greek text (SBLT). Often at any one time I will be seeking to read a book of the Bible in depth. This may or may not be a book that we are about to… Continue reading Romans Notes
The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
How do the first two chapters of Exodus play their part in moving the story of God’s redemption plan along? We have already seen connections in the detail from an observation of something good, through to another ark and of course the part that wells make in Biblical hook ups. Finally, ?I hope you spotted… Continue reading The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
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