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Romans 4, Part 3

Abraham's faith in the promise of God was strong enough to overlook the deadness of his own body--and that of Sarah--so that he was confident that God was able to fulfill His… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-4-part-3/

Romans 4, Part 2

Romans 4:11 and 12 makes the point that circumcision is only valid if it truly testifies of an inner righteousness. Such righteousness cannot be obtained through the Old Covenant,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-4-part-2/

Romans 4, Part 1

Having proved that a favorable ruling (grace) in the divine court could not be obtained by presenting one's own works, but that such grace can only be attained through faith in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-4-part-1/

Romans 3, Part 3

Paul's conclusions at the end of Romans 3 seem contradictory to those who do not understand his thought process and terminology. Not once so far has Paul said anything evil about… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-3-part-3/

Romans 3, Part 2

After giving a series of Scriptures proving the universality of sin, Romans 3:19 says, (19) Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-3-part-2/

Romans 3, Part 1

In Romans 2:25 Paul tells us that circumcision profits a person only if they are able to keep the Law. Hence, Jesus was the only one who actually benefited from circumcision.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-3-part-1/

Romans 2, Part 4

Romans 2:25,26 reads, (25) For indeed circumcision is of value, if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-2-part-4/

Romans 2, Part 3

Romans 2:16 does not make sense unless you punctuate it properly and go back to the start of the sentence in verse 14. Here is the full sentence: For when the ethnos who do… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-2-part-3/

Romans 2, Part 2

In Romans 2:9-11 Paul writes, (9) There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek, (10) but glory and honor… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-2-part-2/

Romans 2, Part 1

After giving us a lengthy list of sins of the "depraved mind" at the end of Romans 1, Paul then concludes in 2:1-3, (1) Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-2-part-1/

Romans 1, Part 5

Paul does not attempt to prove the existence of God, but adopts the same argument that is seen in Genesis 1:1. Creation itself proves the Creator, and anyone who doubts this is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-1-part-5/

Romans 1, Part 4

In Romans 1:10, 11 the apostle expresses his desire to go to Rome to meet the British royal family in person and to sow some "seed" in that field.... (12) that is, that I may… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-1-part-4/

Romans 1, Part 3

After Paul's introduction in verses 1-7, Paul addresses his audience directly. (8) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-1-part-3/

Romans 1, Part 2

Declared the Son of God Romans 1:3 speaks of Jesus as a descendant of King David "according to the flesh." This is what made Him "the Son of man," for it was his physical lineage… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-1-part-2/

Romans 1, Part 1

Paul begins his epistle this way: (1) Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, (2) which He promised beforehand through… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/romans-1-part-1/

Paul's Epistle to the Church in Rome

Paul's letter to the "Romans" is more specifically written to the saints in Rome (Rom. 1:7). From history, we know that the main "saints" were not Romans at all, but were the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/pauls-epistle-to-the-church-in-rome/

Being Stewards of the Mystery of Christ

In Ephesians 3, Paul tells us what "the mystery of Christ" is and how we are to administer it as God's "stewards." (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/10-2010/being-stewards-of-the-mystery-of-christ/

Israel's Widowhood

Isaiah 54:4, 5 says, (4) Fear not, for you will not be put to shame; neither feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced; but you will forget the shame of your youth, and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/09-2010/israels-widowhood/

The Vineyard and the Apostasy

God's purpose for creation and (more specifically) for His Kingdom is that it would produce the fruits of the Spirit, which are the characteristics of Christ. To this end,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/09-2010/the-vineyard-and-the-apostasy/

When Jesus was Mocked

In praying about what to write this morning, I was drawn to Mark 15, which is about Jesus' trial and crucifixion. Pilate wanted to release Jesus, (10) For he was aware… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2010/09-2010/when-jesus-was-mocked/