Romans seven is one of the great “foundation stones of truth” for the building of a successful and Christ-honoring Christian life. Romans seven is a tremendous discovery for all those who have questioned, “Why does the believer sin after he is saved?” Herein...
The unity of the Church at Philippi was apparently being threatened: by false teachers from without: 3:1-3 by disagreement among the members from within: 4:1-3. …These disagreements reveal a real spiritual problem within the church. A spiritual problem...
Anyone who has any acquaintance with the Bible knows that Salvation, Works and Rewards are important Bible words and doctrines. Most people know that these doctrines are closely related to each other. In fact, it is often impossible to speak of one doctrine without...
Romans 1:18-3:20 It is essential to see clearly that God’s righteousness is a gift which God has provided in the gospel. It is the foundation for salvation (1 Cor. 3:11). To build any other foundation would be fatal. No other truth will deliver the sinner from bondage...
Ephesians 4:30 The context of our text is an appeal to the child of God, that he should “put off” the filthy rags of “the old man” (4:22) and “put on” the beautiful adornments of “the new man” (4:24). This is a call for purity and holiness in the heart and life of the...
Romans 8:9-16 It will help you greatly to read the above text several times and underline every reference to the Holy Spirit. Take special note of the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. To “dwell” (Oikeo/gk) means to “be at home,” “to...
