Category Archives: Christians and the Law

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 7:17–31 Our status is in Christ

1 Corinthians 7:17–31 17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. 18 Was … Continue reading

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Exposition of Romans 4:13–14 An unqualified promise requires no works

Some of us grew up around churches that had a set of rules which, if violated, meant we could be hell-bound ─ so they said. The list contained things like drinking, dancing, wearing makeup, swearing, immodest dress and other such … Continue reading

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Exposition of Romans 3:29–31 One God for all by faith

Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that Jesus did not come merely to save people like us. If we find it easy to be self-absorbed about such things, how much more reason would the Jews have for thinking God cared … Continue reading

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Exposition of Romans 3:27–28 Doing something differs from receiving something

One of the biggest barriers to fully accepting God’s way of saving us is that it does not involve the performance of actions over which we have control. Both in Jewish and Christian history, there has been a persistent tendency … Continue reading

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Exposition of Romans 2:26–27 We reap what we sow

The Bible repeatedly teaches that people’s deeds deserve more attention than their words. For example, Jesus said, “Whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them — this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matt. … Continue reading

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Exposition of Romans 2:14–16 Conscience-judged behavior sometimes pleases God

The fact that all people are sinners does not mean they are as bad as they could possibly be. Sometimes conscience — given by God in creation — may guide even the unsaved to meet God’s requirements in limited situations. … Continue reading

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Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7:28–29

Matthew 7:28–29 When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching, 29 because he taught them like one who had authority, not like their experts in the law. (NET Bible) Note: any Bible reference containing only … Continue reading

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