The Law of Faith – Romans 3:23-4:5

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 I realize that I am impatient – but I am apparently too impatient. I keep saying to myself, and sometimes to you, that we are finished with Romans 3, and it’s time to move on. But I want to be a thorough as possible, so I re-read the scripture asking the...

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Jan 16, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Samuel Howe passed into the presence of his Saviour on this day in 1641. For seven years he had been the pastor of the church that met in Deadman’s Place, London. One has to wonder how that name came to be.) With very little formal education, Pastor Howe had a notable...

Reckoned of Grace – Romans 4:1-5

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 I have no proof of this, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some computer determined that I use the word “grace” somewhere in eight or nine of every ten messages that I preach. Lately, in addition to the two occasions that the word is used at the end of...

Abraham’s Faith – Romans 4:1-5

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 As we have said a few times recently, one of the great heros of the Jews was their forefather Abraham. The Lord Jesus referred to that fact, but said that if they really knew Abraham, they would recognize Christ. Abraham wouldn’t go about trying to kill his...

What Saith the Scripture? – Romans 4:1-5

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 This afternoon I have one primary purpose – to emphasize Paul’s emphasis of the Word of God. Thus far in our study of Romans we have had three messages on the Bible. Romans 3:1-2 – “What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of...

The Psalmist’s “Blessed Man ” – Romans 4:6-8

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 For the sake of argument, let’s say that your favorite team has made it into the playoffs. They are your favorite team, because they are from your town – they have always been your favorite. But this year, there is an added attraction for you – the...

Abraham’s Vocabulary – Romans 4:13-16

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 There are people who spend a lot of money to buy the biggest and newest computers available. And then all that they do with those computers is fill them with games. Now, I have nothing against computer games – per se – although I understand that some of...

Heir of the World – Romans 4:13

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 That the first part of verse 13 is confusing is seen in the variety of explanations offered by the commentators. And judging by that, I’m going to say that whether or not we fully understand Paul’s thought must not be critical to our faith. “For the...

Expostulations on Abraham’s Faith – Romans 4:13-25

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 As I was reading through Romans 4 a couple of weeks ago, I jotted down some notes which had the potential of developing into messages. One of them referred to the fact that Abraham believed that Jehovah could quicken – resurrect – the dead. “And...