Category Archives: Grace

We kind of started on Romans 6 but found it inscrutable without a background in the Spirit. You can say the words, but you can’t really understand phrases like “die to sin” without an understanding of the Spirit’s power. (Rom … Continue reading →

Romans 8 (Rom 8:1-2 ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and … Continue reading →

Romans 6 Let’s skip to Romans 6, where Paul takes up the question again. But realize that in chapter 4, Paul explains in detail how salvation by faith is based on God’s covenant with Abraham. In chapter 5, Paul explains … Continue reading →

As predicted, I caught quite a bit of criticism for taking — (1Jo 4:18 ESV) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been … Continue reading →

(Rom 3:8 ESV)  8 And why not do evil that good may come?–as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just. Notice the charge Paul responds to: “why not do evil that good may come?” Why were such charges being … Continue reading →

(Rom 4:5 ESV) And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, Does this mean that Christians aren’t expected to do good works? The verse sure seems to be saying … Continue reading →

As shown by the preceding post, “works” refers to far more than works of the Law of Moses — indeed, to anything that is claimed to be a path to justification other than faith in Jesus. Therefore, passages such as Galatians 2:16 do … Continue reading →

Just a couple of thoughts from a couple of comments from several days ago. Skip wrote, In scripture, our salvation lies in whom we believe not in what we do.   Deeds are not meritorious.  Faith is the focus.   Deeds are a … Continue reading →