After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.

In the conclusion of his case against humanity, Paul demonstrated that all are under sin, which is why all need the redemption that is only in Christ.

Salvation is not a matter of racial identity or religious privilege but of true righteousness, which comes through the gospel.

Although God gave humanity up to our sins, he also gave up his Son for our sins.

The gospel is the power of salvation for all who believe because it reveals the righteousness of God that is by faith from first to last.

Paul began his letter to the Romans by explaining the gospel of God and its purpose to bring about the obedience of faith among the nations.

1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest of the kings of Judah were preparation for the ideal Messiah King.

The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.

Three incidents in the life of David illustrate the principle that believers should not pay evil for evil but overcome evil with good while trusting the Lord and letting his hand save.

God sent his unique Son in human flesh to be the propitiation for sins, Savior of the world, and life for all who believe.