Tag: Grace
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Romans: The Absolutely Crucial “All”
The Absolutely Crucial “All” Romans 3:22-31 “There is no distinction; since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they (all) are justified by his grace (Romans 3:22-24). The statement in verse 23 that all, both Jews and Gentiles, have sinned is embedded right in the middle of his treatment of righteousness…
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Romans: Salvation for All part 1b
The Book’s Theological Themes When asked to describe the contribution of the letter to the Romans, the first thing that generally comes to mind of many people is theology, especially the Christian understanding of salvation. While that is true, it is important to remember that Romans is not a systematic theology that expresses all aspects…
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Romans: Salvation for All part 1a
Paul’s Letter to Rome Part 1a Bible scholars believe, and the Protestant Reformation confirms that the book of Romans is the most influential document in Christian history. I tend to add Galatians, James, and Hebrews to that list. With this in mind it is important to understand the book itself before we begin to examine its…
Pastor Lester Bentley 