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Faith Like Abraham’s

Posted on January 30, 2020 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 January 30, 2020 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 January 29, 2020 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 January 29, 2020 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 … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of God: Jews (2)

Posted on January 28, 2020 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 January 28, 2020 by Don Merritt

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. The first of these is the fact that Paul employed a … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Rome in Paul’s Day

Posted on January 27, 2020 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 January 27, 2020 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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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me     in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;     my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me     all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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