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Faith Like Abraham’s

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Don Merritt

What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was … Continue reading →

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There is another way

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 3:21-31 In the first main section of Romans, Paul demonstrates that Mankind is in a perilous situation, for none can be saved through the working of law unless of course one is perfect. But we are not perfect. Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Equality Between Jew and Gentile

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Don Merritt

What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. Romans 3:9 We have arrived at Paul’s conclusion of … Continue reading →

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Paul debates… himself

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 3:1-8 I really enjoy these passages in which Paul uses a style called “modified diatribe” or as I would say, a rant. In these verses, Paul gets into an argument with himself. To be sure, he is not confused … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of God: Jews (2)

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 2:17-29 In these verses, Paul adds a new dimension to the ongoing tension between Gentile and Jew within the church and that new dimension is that being a “Jew” in the New Testament is something quite different that it … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2017 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 April 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Romans 2:1-16 In the last part, 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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Greetings

Posted on April 10, 2017 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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Jesus Pays a Visit

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 24:36-53 I mentioned at the beginning of Luke’s description of the Last Supper that he approaches these events in a way that leaves out many details that are recorded in the other gospels, but that in doing so he … Continue reading →

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Temptation Arrives

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 22:47-53 Jesus was still speaking to the sleepy disciples when their temptation burst upon the scene in the form of a large force that had been sent to arrest Him in the dead of night, led by none other … Continue reading →

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