Monthly Archives: May 2015

A Roman Lesson

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

If you happened to catch yesterday’s “Bonus Post” about Rome, you might have noticed a couple of things that give us insight into God’s workings in our world. Two of these, I thought would make an interesting little discussion for … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: The Significance of Rome in Paul’s Day

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Many commentators have asserted that since the end of the Second World War, New York City has been the world center of finance and culture, and while this can be argued, it is surely the media capital of much of … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of God: Jews (1)

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 2:1-16 In the last post, I mentioned that we entered the first main section of Romans (1:18 – 3:20) and that this section is divided into 3 subsections, the first of which deals with the condition of the Gentiles. … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of God: Gentiles

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:18-32 After the transition of verses 16-17, we enter the first major section of the book of Romans with verse 18. This first main section of the book extends from 1:18 – 3:20, and it contains three subsections. In … Continue reading →

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Prologue

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:8-17 Paul’s personal observations are contained in verses 8-15, and are followed by a transitional section in verses 16-17. The personal remarks fall into three sections as he tells them of his prayers for them, his desire to visit … Continue reading →

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Greetings

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 1:1-7 The custom in the first century was to begin a letter with a greeting that set forth the identity of the author, the recipient and a few words of greeting. In most of Paul’s letters, those few words … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to Romans

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

The letter to the Romans was written by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth shortly before his departure to Jerusalem in early 56, 57 or 58 AD. Unfortunately, it is just about impossible to tie down an exact … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: May 27, 2015

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

  I’ve been a little remiss lately with the photo of the week, but among other things, I’ve been out getting new pictures to fill this spot, including the one above that I shot last Wednesday while visiting Mr. Jefferson’s … Continue reading →

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Travels and Adventures

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Two weeks ago, She Who Must Be Obeyed and I set off on a cross-country adventure. The occasion for the trip was a son’s graduation from Seminary in Lincoln, Illinois. After that, we traveled to southwest Wisconsin to pick up … Continue reading →

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Live by the Spirit

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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