Romans 12:1-8 After a great deal of theology in the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul now turns to some more practical matters. Paul lists gifts of the Spirit on a number of occasions in his letters. Here he gives seven: Prophecy, Service (Ministry), Teaching, Exhortation, Generosity, Leadership, Mercy (vv. 6b-8). We all are gifted …
Monthly Archives: July 2020
July 2 / Romans 11:25-36
Romans 11:25-36 I’m trying to put together the whole of Paul’s salvation argument in chapter 11, including prior history: God chose the Jews to be His people. Their righteousness was based on faith, not works. But they have been disobedient throughout their history. God sent Jesus, born a Jew, to redeem all of mankind. The …
July 1 / Romans 11:11-24
Romans 11:11-24 So, today we are halfway through the year. And I’ve got a shocker of a proposal for you. It’s been on my heart for the last week that next year we do… The Psalms! You all know how much I love the Psalms…! But I think we should do them anyhow, same format, …