There’s one keyword that Paul repeatedly uses in this section of his letter to the church in Rome. It’s the word, “credited.” In this Study, we see how Paul moves from a logical argument into upholding or fulfilling the Law, by showing faith...

This is 6 verses in our English translation but actually one long sentence in Greek. It’s a significant statement about God and us, but becomes more profound when we remember the context of the letter and how it impacts the problem in humanity that...

Psalm 131 is the summary of the book of Job, it’s the psalmists response to suffering, and “absurd suffering.” In this psalm we see humility, hush and hope. Lots of hope.

Paul continues to pursue the statement he’s made in chapter 1, verse 18 about the wrath of God. This section contains references to the Old Testament that we aren’t as familiar with as his original audience would have been. Paul also uses a style...

Paul continues to address primarily religious people, people that are more familiar with God and the Bible. And, in our section today, he shows the reality of some of the things that we often hide behind to keep our sense of stabilization in life....

Paul continues to address the dilemma he’s raised back in chapter 1, verse 18, this time turning from “they” and “them” as the problem, to “you” plural, and “you” singular. This study had a testimony at the end, which is not...

Here we look at another thesis statement from Paul, which opens up a section that extends into chapter 3, where, Paul is giving his “worldview.” He is diagnosing and analyzing reality and the human condition. He’s showing what the problem of...

Paul faces his accusers in Caesarea in the court of the Roman governor Felix. Later he has more conversations with Felix and Drusilla. Here we see a Christian demonstrating how to lovingly defend himself. That defence is in the midst of multiple...

Our Bible Study in Acts 23 was a study of the “splendid and majestic works of God.” The plot by the Jews against Paul’s life was foiled by a young man. Here we are encouraged to remember how the Lord chooses to use the weak and the despised to...

Have you ever had great anticipation and excitement at something that God was doing in your life? The Apostle Paul had a desire and a passion to see the Jewish people saved. Finally, in a once in a lifetime opportunity, he finds himself standing...