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Faith Like Abraham’s

Posted on June 3, 2015 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 June 2, 2015 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 June 2, 2015 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 In this post, we will look at … Continue reading →

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Paul debates… himself

Posted on June 1, 2015 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 June 1, 2015 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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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 →