Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
On May 26, a 101 years ago, a baby was born into the family of Clyde Morrison. Clyde and his wife decided to name the little boy Marion. Little Marion grew up and moved away from Iowa, eventually becoming a national hero. General Douglas MacArthur said that Marion...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
What is the definition of a “sinner?” What defines a “sinner?” I don’t particularly like the definition that my dictionary gives me: “One that does evil; transgresses.” Since the Bible says that all sin is against God, then...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
The English Language is lots of fun. There simply are so many things that you can do with it. I suppose that is true of every kind of language, but only one that I can read or speak is English. With language we can fly to, and then describe, other worlds. Science is...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
I’ve used this illustration before, but it takes us to an important point, so please bear with me. During the summers of my last two years in high school, I worked in Wyoming for a uranium company. My job was to survey mining claims or to carry the posts which...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
Judy forwarded an e-mail to me, which some of you have probably seen before. “The Hillbilly’s Ten Commandments:” Just one God. Honor yer Ma & Pa. No tellin’ tales or gossipin’. Git yourself to Sunday meetin’. Put nothin’...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
This is a controversial passage of scripture. In fact, there are a great many controversial sections of Romans from here to chapter 12. It is my plan, at this point, to do my best not to bog down in the squabbles and contentions, unless it is absolutely necessary....
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
I readily admit that this study of ours is basically doctrinal – it is theological. It is an attempt at a literal exposition of the Word of God. There are a lot of churches and a lot of pastors, whose preaching begins with a problem, or with an everyday...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
We begin today to look at one of the greatest chapters in the Word of God. This is not necessarily the most important chapter, the most profound chapter, or the most Heavenly. It may not even be the most important in the Book of Romans. Chapter 5 may exceed chapter 8...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
I don’t intend to look at this chapter in 39 segments. That would take us until approximately the end of the year. But we do have to take another single verse before we move on with a little more alacrity. Verse 1 sets the tone and character for the rest of the...
Jan 16, 2015 | Romans
So this is your favorite chapter in God’s Word. You did say that didn’t you, or was that just me? Is this one of your favorite chapters because it is so deep and theological? Most people would much rather have a chapter of encouragement than a chapter of...
