Category: Romans

8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); Setting the Scene for Romans 10:8 In Romans chapter 10, the apostle Paul is addressing the importance of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. As he expounds on…

20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, Setting the Scene for Romans 5:20 In Romans chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, explaining the concept of grace and the abundance of God’s love and forgiveness. As he sets…

1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit. 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen…

1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our…

1 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to…

1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Setting the Scene for Romans 5:1 In Romans chapter 5, the scene is set in a small house in the city of Rome. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on…

10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; Setting the Scene for Romans 3:10 In Romans chapter 3, the apostle Paul sets the scene by addressing a diverse group of individuals gathered in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Rome. Among the crowd are Jewish religious leaders, Roman citizens, merchants,…

5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Setting the Scene for Romans 8:5 In Romans chapter 8, the scene is set in a small, dimly lit room…

16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, Setting the Scene for Romans 8:16 In Romans chapter 8, we find a powerful scene where the apostle Paul is addressing a group of early Christians in Rome. The setting is a small, dimly lit room in a Roman house,…

12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. Setting the Scene for Romans 2:12 In Romans chapter 2, the scene opens in a bustling marketplace in ancient Rome. The air is filled with the…