Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him. There is a word in Paul’s citation of David’s testimony that deserves special consideration. It is the word never, which occurs in the sentence, “Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Never means never, … Continue reading 9. David’s Testimony
8. One Way for Everybody
Romans 3:30 Since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. I want to tell you that whoever you are or whatever you may or may not have done, the gospel is for you, because it is for everybody. I want you to see … Continue reading 8. One Way for Everybody
True Freedom that Every Man Need
On the 21st of March, Namibians celebrate their Independence, gained 32 years ago. The Independence Day reminds us of the heroes and heroines who have sacrifices their comforts and lives for the sake of freedom. Those who have tested the horror of colonialism understand the blessings of freedom. Therefore, we celebrate the Independence Day because … Continue reading True Freedom that Every Man Need
7. God’s Remedy
Romans 3:24 And [you] are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus When a person is first presented with the pure core of Christianity, the reaction is usually revulsion. This is because we want to save ourselves, and not be simply saved by someone else. We assume that somehow … Continue reading 7. God’s Remedy
6. Silence at Last
Romans 3:19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God What do I mean by ‘Silence at last'? In Romans 3:1-20, God gives his verdict to every man, and the inevitable … Continue reading 6. Silence at Last
5. The Religious Excuse
ROMANS 2:23, “You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?” Earlier in this chapter 2, we saw the excuse that the so-called moral person might give as to why he would not be under God’s wrath. Let’s imagine, now, how the religious person might respond to Paul describing the … Continue reading 5. The Religious Excuse
4. The Long-Suffering God
Romans 2:4, “Do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” In this section of chapter 2:1-16, the focus moves towards those who agree that God’s wrath is against the ungodly and unrighteous people, but due to an assumed … Continue reading 4. The Long-Suffering God