Tag Archives: Righteousness

Exposition of Romans 5:20–21 Where grace reigns, Jesus is Lord

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Contemporary people live in the swirl and cross-currents flowing in a culture that encourages drift. Whether we consider the ever-changing world of fashion, our most recent text message, the latest ‘news’ about celebrities, or the long sequence of fast-food outlets, … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 4:23–25 Abraham believed to show us how

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

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 →

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Exposition of Romans 4:20–22 In all, get on God’s page!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

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 →

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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 1:18–20 — They know — Oh yes! — they know!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

At some point in our lives every one of us has played dumb. We claimed that we did not know that Mom said to be home by five o’clock because our sister did not tell us. So, why was Mom … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 1:17 — The righteous-by-faith will live

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

The Bible reveals some awesome scenes, but none more remarkable than the circumstances of the final judgment. On that day there will be no cell phones, no career, no sporting events, no meals to fix, no homework to do, no … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Genesis 1–11: Genesis 6:9–10

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Genesis 6:9–10 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a godly man; he was blameless among his contemporaries. He walked with God.  10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. (NET Bible) Making a difference for your … Continue reading →

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