Binding on the Book of Salvation – Romans 3:23-26

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 Salvation can be likened to a book. It’s not fiction, but absolute truth, and yet in some ways more it is astounding and unbelievable than any human fiction. It has a Divine Author – Christ Jesus is the Author and Finisher of this book. It has a great...

No Boasting – Romans 3:23-32

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 I probably watch as much sports as the average American male. There are plenty of men who don’t have televisions and who don’t watch much sports at all. This is probably a good thing, but it doesn’t make him a better man than anyone else. Some of...

The Grand Conclusion – Romans 3:28

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 I was thinking that with last Sunday evening’s message we would be finished with chapter 3. But as I was reading it over to see if I had missed anything, it struck me that Paul had reached a peak in verse 28. If the Holy-Spirit-inspired man of God pronounced...

The God of the Jews – Romans 3:29

Jan 16, 2015 | Romans

 Have you ever noticed that when people talk about Acts 9 they say, “that is the chapter of Paul’s conversion?” They might say that was when the Lord saved Saul of Tarsus, but they don’t often say that it is the chapter of Saul’s...

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...