Paul’s argument thus far might present a huge problem to the mind of a Jew, namely if we are all unrighteous, why hasn’t God destroyed us all in His anger before now? Isn’t God just? Paul explains the retroactive nature of the sacrifice of Christ in that it actually reaches back to past […]

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Is Paul equivocating on the value of being Jewish? No, he is just indicting the entire human race. Romans 3:9-19

9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written:
“ None […]

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Paul further clarifies the meaning of circumcision.
Romans 3:1-8
Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? ?Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! […]

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 Who is part of the nation of Israel?  Who are God’s chosen people?  Paul explains:
Romans 2:25-29 For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. 26 So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision […]

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Paul continues with the idea of what it means to obey God’s law;
Romans 2:17-24 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, and are confident that you yourself are […]

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Paul here shows the Jews - and the Gentiles - that it is obedience to the law, not knowledge of the law that really matters.
Romans 2:12-16 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law (for […]

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Having a family has been a wonderful blessing for me for a multitude of reasons.  Of course I am amazed and thankful that God would bless me with such a beautiful and serving wife, and three gorgeous children, but I am also thankful for other reasons.  I am thankful that my family has been integral […]

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Here’s to a happy 2008! We had a wonderful fellowship last night at the parsonage. We saw tons of people and we ate tons of food. It was really encouraging to see the church simply enjoying the church. People sat and talked for hours, kids ran around the house, and the […]

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