We are now told about three ways that God gave humanity up or handed them over. First, he gave their hearts over to lust (v24), second, he gave them over to “dishonourable passions” . note, it’s their bodies that are given over (v26).[1] Thirdly, he handed over their minds or delivered them to “debased minds”… Continue reading Romans 1:24-32 (notes)
Tag: Romans
Romans 1:17-23 (notes)
The Gospel has power to save because it reveals righteousness. This righteousness is “from faith to faith” or we might say “is all about faith”. In other words, you can’t add anything such as works to faith in order to gain righteousness. Paul quotes Habakkuk 2:4 to back this up, “The righteous will live by… Continue reading Romans 1:17-23 (notes)
Romans 1:16 (notes)
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)
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)
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)
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
Romans 7, the normal Christian life and missing the exam question
There are a few debates going on around the question of sin and the believer at the moment. They seem to link back to a current fascination amongst reformed academics about concupiscence. I’m intending to write a little bit more about this over coming months. However, one strand I’ve just picked up on s a… Continue reading Romans 7, the normal Christian life and missing the exam question
Are all age services any use?
The All Age Family service is sometimes treated with a bit of suspicion, tolerated at best. I’ve heard two objections to them. The first is that All Age worship excludes single people and those without children. The second is that they prevent you engaging deeply with God’s Word. Now, both of those things can be… Continue reading Are all age services any use?
Why I believe in preaching through whole books of the Bible
The other day, I wrote about how we engage with theology in the local church. In the current debate about this, some people are setting up the practice of systematic expository preaching in opposition to engaging with theology. In fact, the idea that we should preach through a whole book of the Bible has long… Continue reading Why I believe in preaching through whole books of the Bible
Why do some fall?
On too many occasions I’ve seen people we all thought to be committed to Christ fall into serious sin or begin to express disbelief in the truth of the Gospel. Eventually, they are no longer part of a church either because they’ve wandered away or because they have had to be put under church discipline. … Continue reading Why do some fall?
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