Why did God choose to destroy the earth by water instead of fire or a single word? Does God take pleasure in judging the wicked, or was the flood an ultimate picture of His longsuffering mercy?

In Part 3 of our Bible study on Noah and His Wife, Paul and Emily wrap up the life of Noah by diving deep into Genesis chapters 7, 8, and 9. We explore the reality of the Genesis Flood, the timeline on the Ark, why God shut the door, and the true biblical origin of the rainbow covenant.

Whether you’re looking to understand the character of God in the Old Testament or finding practical encouragement for leading your household in faith, this study breaks down how staying faithful in a corrupt world prepares you for God's calling.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Destroy the Earth by Water?01:05 - Recap: Noah’s Character & World Corruption02:37 - Noah as a Preacher of Righteousness (2 Peter 2:5)03:50 - Does God Take Pleasure in Judgment?05:35 - Re-examining Noah’s Ark & History07:35 - Why God Saved Animals & The 7-Day Warning08:30 - The Lord Shut Him In: Open & Closed Doors12:56 - 40 Days of Rain & God's Longsuffering15:23 - The Ultimate Judgment (Revelation 20)17:48 - "God Remembered Noah" & Ark Timeline21:35 - Leading Your Family: Role of Fathers25:00 - The Rainbow Covenant (Genesis 9)29:27 - Coming Fire Judgment & Jesus as the Door32:43 - Do Not Grow Weary (Galatians 6:9)36:02 - Flawed People, Faithful God & Final Wrap-Up

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

• Genesis 6–9

• 2 Peter 2:5, 3:7, 3:9 | Ezekiel 33:11

• Hebrews 11:7 | Revelation 20:12–15

• John 10:9 | Galatians 6:9

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What does it take to be used by God when the world around you is turning away? In Part 2 of our Old Testament character study on Noah and His Wife, Emily and Paul unpack Genesis 6:9 to examine what set Noah apart, what it truly means to "walk with God," and how staying faithful in the quiet, private moments prepares us for public calling.📖 Scripture References Covered in This Video:Genesis 6:9–22John 15:4–5Ezra 7:10Psalm 119:105Luke 16:10⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: What Does God Require of Us?00:44 - Facing Criticism & Betrayal in Your Calling01:55 - Genesis 6:9 – Noah Was Just, Perfect, and Walked with God03:34 - What Does It Look Like to Walk with God Daily?05:05 - Being in Step: The Three-Legged Race Analogy07:00 - Abiding in the Vine (John 15:4-5)08:02 - Cultivating Private Worship Before Public Ministry08:50 - The Ezra 7:10 Pattern: Prepare, Do, and Teach10:18 - Surrendering Your Will: Responding in Obedience11:18 - Psalm 119:105 – A Lamp to My Feet13:13 - Obeying God When You Don't Understand the Outcome14:55 - Overcoming Fear and Persevering Through Ridicule17:03 - Luke 16:10 – Faithfulness in the Little Things18:00 - Practical Faithfulness in Marriage, Family, and Work21:17 - Responding to God's Faithfulness & Guarding Against Idols24:46 - The Timeline of the Ark & Wrap-Up🔔 Subscribe to Two of Us and Truth for conversational Bible studies on practical Christian living!💬 Join the Conversation:How do you stay "in step" with God in your daily routine? Let us know in the comments below!📍 Local Fellowship:We host home Bible studies in the Memphis, TN area! If you are local and would like to join us for in-depth conversations around God’s Word, send us a message or leave a comment.#BibleStudy #Genesis6 #NoahAndHisWife #WalkingWithGod #TwoOfUsAndTruth #Faithfulness #ChristianLiving #OldTestamentStudy #MemphisBibleStudyWhat does it take to be used by God when the world around you is turning away? In Part 2 of our Old Testament character study on Noah and His Wife, Emily and Paul unpack Genesis 6:9 to examine what set Noah apart, what it truly means to "walk with God," and how staying faithful in the quiet, private moments prepares us for public calling.📖 Scripture References Covered in This Video:Genesis 6:9–22John 15:4–5Ezra 7:10Psalm 119:105Luke 16:10⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: What Does God Require of Us?00:44 - Facing Criticism & Betrayal in Your Calling01:55 - Genesis 6:9 – Noah Was Just, Perfect, and Walked with God03:34 - What Does It Look Like to Walk with God Daily?05:05 - Being in Step: The Three-Legged Race Analogy07:00 - Abiding in the Vine (John 15:4-5)08:02 - Cultivating Private Worship Before Public Ministry08:50 - The Ezra 7:10 Pattern: Prepare, Do, and Teach10:18 - Surrendering Your Will: Responding in Obedience11:18 - Psalm 119:105 – A Lamp to My Feet13:13 - Obeying God When You Don't Understand the Outcome14:55 - Overcoming Fear and Persevering Through Ridicule17:03 - Luke 16:10 – Faithfulness in the Little Things18:00 - Practical Faithfulness in Marriage, Family, and Work21:17 - Responding to God's Faithfulness & Guarding Against Idols24:46 - The Timeline of the Ark & Wrap-Up🔔 Subscribe to Two of Us and Truth for conversational Bible studies on practical Christian living!💬 Join the Conversation:How do you stay "in step" with God in your daily routine? Let us know in the comments below!📍 Local Fellowship:We host home Bible studies in the Memphis, TN area! If you are local and would like to join us for in-depth conversations around God’s Word, send us a message or leave a comment.#BibleStudy #Genesis6 #NoahAndHisWife #WalkingWithGod #TwoOfUsAndTruth #Faithfulness #ChristianLiving #OldTestamentStudy #MemphisBibleStudy

What does it truly mean to live a life with the fear of God? In Part 1 of our Old Testament character study on Noah and His Wife, Emily and Paul dive deep into Genesis 6 to examine the state of the world before the Great Flood, the spreading cancer of sin, and why Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.In this conversational Bible study, we explore the contrast between godly reverence and ungodly fear, practical lessons from Noah’s unnamed wife on godly marriage, and how we can stand firm in faith amidst a dark and decaying culture.📖 Scripture References Covered in This Video:Genesis 6:3–8Genesis 5 (Enoch's translation)Luke 17:26Romans 1 & Romans 5:12Hebrews 11:7Proverbs 29:25Acts 9:31Hebrews 12:28–29⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: What Does It Mean to Fear God?00:38 - Genesis 6: Context & Pre-Flood Lifespans02:15 - What Was Life Like Living 900 Years?03:39 - Genesis 6:5-6 – Man’s Wickedness & God’s Grief05:34 - Enoch’s Legacy & Sin Spreading Like Cancer07:01 - "As in the Days of Noah" – Modern World Parallels11:09 - Lessons from Noah’s Wife: Choosing a Godly Spouse13:05 - Understanding God's Grief and Omniscience16:09 - Noah Found Grace: Standing Out in Darkness20:30 - Hebrews 11:7 – Godly Fear vs. Fear of Man24:52 - Acts 9:31 – Walking in the Fear of the Lord28:23 - Practical Daily Application: Living with Reverence32:04 - Consecration & D.L. Moody’s Call to Faithfulness34:11 - Wrap-Up & Next Steps🔔 Subscribe to Two of Us and Truth for more conversational Bible studies and verse-by-verse discussions on practical Christian living!💬 Join the Conversation:What is one area of your life where you strive to walk in holy reverence rather than the fear of man? Let us know in the comments below!#BibleStudy #Genesis6 #NoahAndHisWife #FearOfGod #TwoOfUsAndTruth #OldTestamentStudy #ChristianFaith #ScriptureStudy #GodlyMarriage

Are you truly dead to sin and alive to God? In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Romans 6:1-14 (Part 2), Paul and Emily dive deep into what it practically means that sin no longer has dominion over believers in Jesus Christ.

Discover how to break free from the trap of sin, renew your mind through scripture, and offer your body as an instrument for righteousness.

📖 BIBLE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Understanding "Dominion" (Mastery) in Greek and how Christ breaks the power of sin.• The difference between living for heaven vs. walking in newness of life TODAY (2 Timothy 2:11, Romans 8).• Why sin’s power relies on an erroneous mindset and lies—and how to fight the battle in the mind (Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:3).• What it means to "reckon" or consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God.• Presenting your body as an instrument (weapon) for righteousness instead of unrighteousness.• Practical Tool: The IBM Strategy (Identify, Block, Meditate) to take thoughts captive.• Living under Grace vs. under the Law (Romans 7:6).

⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & Romans 6:1-14 Context00:22 - Verse 7: Set Free From Sin & Understanding Dominion / Mastery02:14 - Verse 8: Alive in Christ Today (Not Just in Heaven)04:13 - Verses 9-10: Christ’s Resurrection & Freedom From Enslavement05:38 - The Battle of the Mind: Truth Over Lies (Galatians 2:20)07:15 - Verse 11: Reckoning Yourself Dead to Sin & Alive to God09:33 - Verses 12-13: Presenting Your Body as Instruments for Righteousness12:39 - What Are "Instruments"? Using Your Body as a Weapon for God15:06 - Verse 14: Not Under Law, But Under Grace18:31 - Practical Application: Taking Thoughts Captive20:38 - The "IBM" Strategy: Identify, Block, Meditate22:30 - Closing Hymn ("And Can It Be") & Final Encouragement24:02 - How to Connect, Pray, & Subscribe

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Welcome back to Two of Us and Truth! In today's conversational Bible study, Paul and Emily dive into Romans 6:1-14 (Part 1) to uncover what it truly means to be "Dead to Sin and Alive to God."​Many believers struggle with a crucial question: If we are saved by grace, does that mean we have a license to keep sinning? Paul breaks down why the Apostle Paul gives an absolute "God forbid!" to this idea, guiding us through the profound shifts that happen at the moment of justification.​In this verse-by-verse breakdown, we unpack:• What "dominion" truly means and who holds legal right over your life.• The difference between water baptism and spirit baptism into Christ's death.• How to practically "walk in newness of life" on a daily basis.• Why the believer is no longer enslaved to sin's power and legal reign.​If you are looking to deepen your understanding of Christian living, sanctification, and spiritual freedom, this study through Romans 6 is for you!​Scriptures covered: Romans 6:1-14, Genesis 1, 1 Peter 2:24, Colossians 1:13-14, Colossians 2:12, and 2 Corinthians 4:10.​💬 We’d Love to Hear From You!Do you have questions about this passage or a specific prayer request? Leave a comment below or reach out to us directly—we would be honored to pray for you and help you on your walk with Christ.​Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversational Bible studies!​#BibleStudy #Romans6 #DeadToSin #ChristianLiving #VerseByVerse #Grace #Justification #TwoOfUsAndTruthChapters ​[00:00] Introduction & What is "Dominion"?[02:18] Can a Justified Person Live the Same Way?[06:01] Romans 6:1 | Shall We Continue in Sin That Grace May Abound?[10:14] Romans 6:2 | How Can We Who Died to Sin Still Live in It?[12:41] Romans 6:3-4 | Spirit Baptism & Walking in Newness of Life[19:14] Romans 6:5 | United With Him in Death and Resurrection[21:42] Romans 6:6 | Cruicified With Christ: No Longer Enslaved to Sin[25:15] Closing Thoughts & Prayer Requests

Why is there so much death, sin, and suffering in the world? In this verse-by-verse Bible study on Romans 5:12-21, Paul and Emily from Two of Us and Truth explore the profound contrast between Adam’s disobedience and Jesus Christ's ultimate act of obedience.If you’ve ever wondered about the theology of "Original Sin," when sin begins in a human life, or how one person's choice can alter history, this video breaks it down clearly using scripture and powerful historical illustrations.In this video, we dive deep into:Romans 5:12 Explained: How sin entered the world through one man, and the theological debate between the "federal headship" vs. "seminal headship" views of original sin.Adam vs. Jesus Christ: Understanding how Adam’s single trespass brought condemnation and physical, spiritual, and eternal death to all of humanity, while Christ’s singular sacrifice brought the free gift of justification and eternal life.Superabounding Grace (Romans 5:20-21): Why God’s law entered to reveal our transgressions, and how His grace "superabounds" to completely cover a multitude of sins.Powerful Historical Lessons: How a single forgotten ember caused the Great Fire of London in 1666, contrasted against how biologist Norman Borlaug’s work in the 1960s saved over a billion lives from starvation.Whether you are a lifelong theologian or just starting your faith journey, this study will help you step into your true identity in Christ and learn what it means to "reign in life" through his righteousness.🔔 Support the Ministry:If this verse-by-verse look at Romans 5 helped your walk with God, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this video! Have a question or a thought on today's teaching? Let us know in the comments below.📍 Connect With Us:Are you in the Memphis, Tennessee area? We teach local, in-person Bible studies! We also host interactive online Bible studies for those outside the area. Reach out to us directly in the comments or send us a message to get involved in our community.#Romans5 #BibleStudy #OriginalSin #VerseByVerse #Justification #GraceOfGod #Theology #ChristianLiving #FaithFamilyFlourishing #MemphisBibleStudyChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: How One Choice Affects Millions00:01:42 - Illustration: The Great Fire of London (1666)00:03:13 - Why Is There So Much Death? (The World Death Clock Statistic)00:04:16 - Overview of Romans 1-5 & Bible Study Context00:05:14 - Romans 5:12-21 Outline Breakdown00:06:05 - Romans 5:12 Explained: How Sin & Death Entered the World00:09:35 - Bible Theology: When Does Sin Begin in a Human Life?00:11:36 - Romans 5:13-14 Explained: Why Death Reigned From Adam to Moses00:15:18 - Romans 5:15 Explained: The Free Gift of Grace vs. Adam’s Transgression00:18:53 - Romans 5:16 Explained: Condemnation vs. Justification00:22:03 - Practical Application: The Cause & Effect of Our Words and Actions00:23:49 - Romans 5:17 Explained: Spiritual, Physical, and Eternal Death00:26:30 - How Jesus Conquered Death & The Devil (Hebrews 2:14-15)00:30:34 - Romans 5:18-19 Explained: Adam's Disobedience vs. Christ's Obedience00:34:26 - Romans 5:20-21 Explained: Why the Law Entered & How Grace Abounded More00:37:32 - Historical Parallel: How Norman Borlaug Saved a Billion Lives00:39:26 - Conclusion: Repentance & Reigning in Life Through Christ

Welcome back to Two of Us & Truth! In this episode, Emily and Paul dive deep into Romans 5:1-11 to unpack two of the most magnificent, life-changing gifts available to every believer: justification and reconciliation.We kick off this verse-by-verse study by looking back at the end of Romans 4 to understand exactly what the "therefore" in verse 1 is there for. From there, we explore what it truly means to have an account paid in full with a zero balance before a holy God. We talk about the radical shift from living as an "enemy" of God to walking in a permanent status of peace and unmerited grace.Using powerful illustrations—like the ancient tradition of a king's golden scepter, the testing of a battle-proven soldier, and what happens when life "squeezes" us like a lemon—we break down how God uses trials to yield unbreakable perseverance, proven character, and a vibrant hope that will never put us to shame. If you are walking through a difficult season, facing relational hurts, or struggling to feel God’s presence, this message is a beautiful reminder of how His love has been supernaturally poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.Join us as we learn what it means to truly exalt—to leap upward for joy—in the glorious reality that we are not only justified by Christ's death but actively saved by His triumphant life!🕊️ Connect With Us:If this video encouraged your walk with Christ, please hit the Like button, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and Subscribe to Faith, Family, and Flourishing for more weekly scriptural deep dives. Don't forget to share this message with someone who needs a reason to rejoice today!Watch the full video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StwKmLEk4O4📖 Key Scriptures Explored in This Episode:Romans 5:1-11Romans 4:23-25Philippians 4:6-7 (The Peace of God)Romans 8:30 (The Golden Chain of Salvation)2 Corinthians 3:13-18 (Transformed from Glory to Glory)Galatians 5:19-23 (Works of the Flesh vs. Fruit of the Spirit)1 John 4:10-19Romans 12:1-3 (Our Response as Living Sacrifices)Ephesians 2:8-10Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Romans 5:1-1100:55 - Justified by Faith: Peace with God (Romans 5:1)02:40 - Evidence of Justification: How Life Changes04:52 - Peace with God vs. Being an Enemy09:43 - Access to Grace & Standing in Identity (Romans 5:2)11:36 - What It Means to Exalt in Hope14:30 - Transformed from Glory to Glory (Romans 8:30)18:17 - Why We Exalt in Tribulation (Romans 5:3-4)19:43 - The Squeeze Test: Fruit of the Spirit in Trials22:13 - Works of the Flesh vs. Fruit of the Spirit29:05 - Hope Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:5)32:13 - Healing through God's Poured-Out Love34:40 - Christ Died for the Ungodly & Helpless (Romans 5:6)37:18 - Romans 5:8: God Demonstrates His Love39:25 - Saved from Wrath Through Christ’s Blood (Romans 5:9)40:48 - Reconciliation vs. Justification (Romans 5:10)42:30 - Receiving the Ministry of Reconciliation (Romans 5:11)45:15 - Response to Love: A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)46:48 - Summary & Encouragement: Leap for Joy!

Welcome back to Two of Us & Truth! In this episode, Paul and Emily continue their verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, diving into the second half of Romans chapter 4 (verses 13–25).What happens when God makes a promise, but everything in your natural reality screams that it's impossible? How do we stay patient when we are caught in the waiting room of faith?In this video, we unpack how Abraham possessed an "in hope against hope" type of faith. Even at 100 years old, looking at his own body as good as dead and contemplating the deadness of Sarah's womb, he did not waver in unbelief. Instead, he grew strong in faith, fully assured that what God had promised, He was also able to perform. We also explore what true, saving, justifying faith looks like by breaking down the gospel into 5 essential parts, and discuss why Jesus’ resurrection was the ultimate exclamation point on our justification.🔔 Subscribe to our channel to grow alongside us, and don't miss our next video as we dive into the golden nuggets of Romans Chapter 5!⏳ Timestamps & Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Overview of Romans 4.13-2500:46 – Romans 4.13 | The Promise Granted Through Faith, Not the Law01:21 – Rule-Following vs. Faith: Which is Harder?03:12 – Romans 4.14-15 | Why the Law Only Brings Wrath04:53 – Romans 4.16-18 | Guaranteed to All: Abraham as the Father of Us All06:17 – Creatio Ex Nihilo: Believing in the God Who Creates Out of Nothing07:14 – Abraham's Realistic Outlook: Looking at Genesis 1708:24 – What is "Hope Against Hope" Faith? (And Trusting God in the Waiting)10:09 – Is Faith Blind? Disproving the Idea of a "Leap into the Dark"10:51 – The 5 Critical Elements of Justifying, Saving Faith13:51 – Letting Go of Sin: True Surrender and the Lordship of Christ15:30 – Hearts for the Deconstructing: Why We Focus on Salvation Assurance17:10 – Romans 4.19-21 | Not Wavering at the Deadness of Sarah’s Womb19:25 – Placing Our Faith in a Great God, Not in Our Own Abilities21:03 – The Supreme Test: Abraham & Isaac in the "Hall of Faith" (Hebrews 11)23:00 – Romans 4.22-25 | What it Means to Have Righteousness Imputed (Logizomai)24:37 – "Is Proverbs Only for Boys?" Correcting a Funny Family Misconception25:31 – Final Takeaway: Delivered for Transgressions, Raised for Justification27:11 – Closing Thoughts: Looking Ahead to Romans Chapter 5📖 Key Scriptures UnpackedRomans 4:13-25 (The faith of Abraham counted as righteousness)Genesis 17:1-5 (God changes Abram's name to Abraham and establishes the covenant)Hebrews 11:17-19 (Abraham offering up Isaac, trusting in resurrection power)Romans 2:15 (The law written on the hearts of all mankind)🤝 Connect & Study With Us!Are you looking for a community to study the Bible with and grow closer to Jesus?In-Person Studies: We live in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee, and host local Bible study groups that run every fall and spring. If you are local to the Memphis area, we'd love to meet you!Online Studies: If you aren't local, you don't have to miss out. We have a growing online Bible study community where we dive into the scriptures together.📩 Drop a comment below to say hello, share a prayer request, or get more details on joining our local or online study groups!If this study through Romans challenged or encouraged you, please give this video a LIKE, SHARE it with a friend, and hit SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the truth of the Gospel!#Romans4 #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #BookOfRomans #AbrahamAndSarah #JustificationByFaith #FaithFamilyFlourishing #ScriptureStudy #MemphisBibleStudy #ChristianDiscipleship #HopeAgainstHope #ImputedRighteousness

Welcome back to Two of Us & Truth! In this episode, Paul and Emily continue their in-depth, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of Romans, diving straight into the opening twelve verses of Romans Chapter 4.

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We tackle the massive theological truth of Justification by Faith alone. Coming off the heavy themes of God’s wrath, judgment, and universal sin in Romans 3, Paul uses Abraham as the ultimate Old Testament example of what it means to be made right with God.

Together, we break down:

• Abraham's pagan, polytheistic background and his glaring human flaws.

• Why human works could never earn salvation.

• Crucial Greek and accounting terms like impute/credit (Logizomai).

• King David’s profound words on sin from Psalm 32.

• The common modern trap of mistaking the sign (circumcision or baptism) for the actual seal of salvation.

"All things around us are in opposition to the promise of God... What then is to be done? We must with closed eyes pass by ourselves and all things connected with us, that nothing may hinder or prevent us from believing that God is true." — John Calvin

• Romans 4:1-12 (Abraham's justification before circumcision)

• Genesis 15:6 (Abraham believed the Lord, and it was credited as righteousness)

• Psalm 32:1-2 (David's song of joy regarding forgiven transgressions)

• Isaiah 64:6 (Our self-righteous deeds compared to filthy garments)

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Welcome back to our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans! In this video, we dive into Romans 3.21-31, a passage Martin Luther famously called the "chief point and central place of the entire Bible." After confronting the heavy realities of God’s holy wrath and mankind's universal sinfulness in the opening chapters, we discover the beautiful turning point of the Gospel: "But now..."Join us as we explore how God reveals His perfect righteousness completely apart from the law, providing a free gift of justification to all who believe. If you've ever struggled to understand deep theological terms like justification, redemption, or propitiation, this lesson breaks down the original Greek meanings into practical, life-changing truths.📖 Key Topics CoveredThe Righteousness of God: What it means to be rendered acceptable in the sight of a holy God without the intervention of the law.Faith vs. Believing: Unpacking the noun and verb forms of pistis to understand how personal trust puts faith into action (with a helpful airplane analogy!).The Mercy Seat & Propitiation: Exploring the profound Old Testament connections in Exodus 25 and Leviticus 16, and how they beautifully mirror the description of Jesus' tomb in John 20.Just and Justifier: How God satisfies both His perfect justice and His infinite love on the cross.⏳ Video Chapters00:00 - Introduction & The Value of Writing Through Scripture01:11 - Beware of Manufacturing a False God (JC Ryle Quote)03:09 - Review of Romans 1 to 3: The Universal Need for a Savior06:44 - Romans 3.21-31: The Heart of the Reformation07:23 - The Two Most Beautiful Words: "But Now"09:09 - Righteousness Revealed Apart from the Law (Romans 3.19-22)11:58 - The Difference Between Faith and Believing (The Airplane Analogy)16:24 - Falling Short and Being Justified (Romans 3.23-24)17:10 - Deep Dive into Sin, Justification, and Glory21:15 - Unpacking Grace and Redemption24:16 - Jesus Publicly Displayed as a Propitiation (Romans 3.25-26)26:16 - The Propitiation & The Old Testament Mercy Seat (Exodus & Leviticus)30:25 - The Stunning Parallel in Jesus' Empty Tomb (John 20)31:42 - Forbearance: How God is Both Just and the Justifier35:08 - Boasting Excluded by the Law of Faith (Romans 3.27-30)40:44 - Do We Nullify or Establish the Law? (Romans 3.31)42:31 - Powerful Sermon Illustration: The Russian Tribal Leader's Choice46:43 - Wrap-up & Looking Ahead to Romans 4🤝 Connect With UsIf this study blessed you, please like, subscribe to Faith, Family, and Flourishing, and share it with someone who needs to hear the good news of God's free grace! Drop your questions or reflections in the comments below—we’d love to connect with you. See you in the next installment as we jump into Romans 4!#BookOfRomans #BibleStudy #JustificationByGrace #Romans3 #FreeGiftOfGrace #FaithAlone #ScriptureStudy #Propitiation #ChristianLiving #FaithFamilyFlourishing