Category Archives: Law of Moses

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

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

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 5:3–5 Our hearts have the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

It is one thing to praise God when you cruise in sunny skies with a fair breeze, but what about during life’s storms? The vital point is that God has not left us to muddle though trouble on our own. … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 4:16–17 Grace toward all — faith from all

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

It is easy to wonder how Paul ever thought he would get Jews and Gentiles together, but Paul had a secret weapon: God. God was the one who wanted the unified worship of every nation, race and language. He did … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

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 4:9–10 Study carefully to get it right!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

One of the big questions philosophers juggle is “what are the sources of that which we know?” Knowledge comes from a number of sources, but for a Christian, the revelation recorded in the Bible has primacy over all other written … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 4:6–8 Only God can offer total amnesty

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

One of our foundational documents, the Declaration of Independence, declares that we have a right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Unfortunately, those things are not that easy to come by. Happiness in particular has proven elusive for … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 4:4–5 Since God provides all, believe him!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

A powerful image in late 20th century politics was the welfare-cheat, someone who was getting something for nothing. It was easy to say — and was sometimes true — that people on welfare were not willing to work. They were … Continue reading →

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