Romans (Page 3)

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans

75 God’s Purpose with Israel

Romans 11:11-12 11 So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous. 12 Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much…

74 God’s Righteous Will

Romans 11:7-10 7 What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened, 8 as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would not see and ears that would not hear, down to this very day.”9 And David says, “Let their…

73 God’s Free Grace

Romans 11:1-6 1 I ask, then, has God rejected His people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to…

69 How to Have Personal Saving Faith

Romans 10:17 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (ESV) Real Christian faith is not like a talent or ability, but a character trait linked to the conscience. You are without excuse if you ignore your conscience. We can change and undergo transforming grace, know God personally through His…

68 The Message from God (Part 2)

Romans 10: 16-17 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (ESV) The Fullness of God’s Message:We looked at this last week (part 1). The Father of God’s…

67 The Message from God (Part 1)

Romans 10: 16-17 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (ESV) Titles for the Christian Faith: Good News.The Gospel tells us of the great achievements of God’s…

66 Heralds of Good News

Romans 10: 14-15 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How…