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Tag Archives: Faith
Exposition of Romans 5:18–19 Jesus used obedience to bring righteousness
We have said more than once that faith is an acceptant response to what God has said and done. Since God has said a lot about what he expects of us, including many explicit commands, it is obvious that obedience … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Faith, Humanity, Jesus Christ, Justification, Obedience, Romans, Salvation
Tagged Adam, Faith, Jesus, Justification, Obedience, Romans
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Exposition of Romans 4:23–25 Abraham believed to show us how
If we were talking about receiving old treasure — Spanish gold doubloons, say — you would snatch them up in an instant! How is it that old words — from God, say — do not produce a similarly enthusiastic reaction? … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Righteousness, Romans
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Exposition of Romans 4:20–22 In all, get on God’s page!
Dallas Cowboys football fans share some common experiences. One occurs when quarterback Tony Romo throws a deep-out to the sideline only to have the pass receiver cut sharply away toward the center of the football field. Then we hear the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Faith, Gospel, Righteousness
Tagged Abraham, Count as, Faith, God, Gospel, Reckon, Righteousness
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Culture: Trust God or trust technology and markets?
In his notable book Bad Religion, conservative columnist Ross Douthat of the New York Times has recounted how many Americans seem to have lost confidence in God or at least in the churches and denominations that represent him. It is a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christians and Culture, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Materialism, Sin
Tagged Culture, Faith, God, Jesus, Libor, Markets, Obamacare, Supreme Court
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Exposition of Romans 4:18–19 Faith accepts reality but trusts God
Abraham’s faith was based on a very simple idea: God will do as he has said even if I cannot understand how. This explains, for example, how we may believe in heaven with full assurance even though we have never … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Faith, God, Revealed Truth, Romans, Science
Tagged Abraham, C.E.B. Cranfield, Douglas Moo, Faith, God, Grant Osborne, Romans
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Exposition of Romans 4:16–17 Grace toward all — faith from all
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
Posted in Christian Life, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jews, Law of Moses, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation
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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
Posted in Christian Life, Christians and the Law, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Humanity, Jesus Christ, Jews, Law of Moses, Salvation, Works
Tagged Faith, God, Humanity, Law, Romans, Salvation, Works
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