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Category Archives: Romans
Romans: God is Not Fair, Part 3 (Romans 1, An Overview)
We now turn to Romans 1, which, like all chapters of Romans, presents a heavy dose of difficulty. (Rom 1:18-1 ESV) 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by … Continue reading
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Romans 7, According to U2
Don’t believe the devil I don’t believe his book But the truth is not the same Without the lies he made up Don’t believe in excess Success is to give Don’t believe in riches But you should see where I … Continue reading
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Is God Fair? A YouTube Response to the Question
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Romans: God is Not Fair, Part 2 (Romans 9 – 11)
Many are instantly outraged at the notion that God is unfair, and many believe that saying such a terrible thing will raise doubts in those who believe in God. And yet it’s true, and I think it best that we … Continue reading
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Romans: God Is Not Fair, Part 1.2
Price wrote in a comment yesterday, I don’t see what is so unfair about both parties entering into a contractual agreement… It seems that when the first guys went to work that they thought that the wage was a fair … Continue reading
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Romans: God Is Not Fair, Part 1.1
In a comment, Laymond asked, I have never understood what the point of this parable was. It is clear that each was given a chore according to their ability, and were rewarded for the work they did. Is your point … Continue reading
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Romans: God is Not Fair, Part 1
In Romans 5, Paul explains how Jesus has initiated the reversal of the damage done by Adam. Sin entered the world through Adam, taking eternal life away from mankind. Jesus brought forgiveness and the return of eternal life. Every verse … Continue reading
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An Email About Romans 5, Part 3 (The Age of Accountability)
Dan wrote a passionate comment, questioning where the conditionalism theory might take us in terms of infants and others who are not morally accountable. I recommend that you read it. I thank Dan for it, because he’s pushed me to dig … Continue reading
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An Email About Romans 5, Part 2
This brings us to a hard question that’s different from the questions that were asked in the first post, but which helps explain the answers. Earlier in Romans, Paul says, (Rom 3:23-25 ESV) 23 for all have sinned and fall … Continue reading
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An Email About Romans 5, Part 1
I get emails or, in this case, Facebook messages. This is about a class on Romans 5 — Question #1: Is it possible for one to be under the reign of sin and that sin not be like Adam’s? Give … Continue reading
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