Tag Archives: Romans

Lesson 2: Put Love into Action

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:9-16 Paul continues in these verses with his discussion of our response to grace. Here, he sets the tone with verse 9: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Our response to God’s grace … Continue reading →

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Lesson 1: Humble Service

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:3-8 Paul set out his proposition in verses 1-2, that we offer ourselves as living sacrifices and be transformed by the renewing of our minds as a response to grace; in verses 3-8 we have our first lesson on … Continue reading →

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Be Transformed

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the … Continue reading →

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Moving on to Application

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

The last major section in Romans is comprised of chapters 12-15, and takes an entirely different tone than we have seen so far. Many commentators assert that chapters 1-11 are “doctrinal” in nature, while 12-15 are “practical” and in a … Continue reading →

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Romans 9-11 Recap

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

With the previous post, we have completed the fourth main section of Romans, the proposition of which was that God is faithful in all of His dealings with Israel. If you have joined us in our study recently, then you … Continue reading →

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God’s Way is Right

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to … Continue reading →

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The Salvation of Israel

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

Our text here is Romans 11:25-32, and as I mentioned last time, they follow the context set up in 17-25. This is very important to keep in mind, especially for those who use the NIV. The reason I say this … Continue reading →

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The Olive Tree

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Don Merritt

If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those … Continue reading →

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Hardening Brings Blessing

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious. But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss … Continue reading →

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God Hardens Israel

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ears … Continue reading →

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