Romans 1: A Practical Theology
The book of Romans balances theology with practice, presenting the problem of sin, the beauty of salvation, and the transformed Christian life.
The book of Romans balances theology with practice, presenting the problem of sin, the beauty of salvation, and the transformed Christian life.
We need to be given a new heart in order to enter into an intimate relationship with God. He is holy, and we cannot earn righteousness—but He is merciful.
Wherever he went, Paul served and encouraged those around them. He spread the gospel not only through preaching but through his actions.
God warned the Israelites of the consequences of disobedience. But the tangible idols of this world drew their hearts away from Him, just as they do ours.
Acts 27 tells a story of high drama—a storm at sea, a shipwreck, and a nefarious plot to kill those aboard the ship. Through it all, Paul trusted in God.
Obedience to God’s commandments is not onerous. Instead, it is liberating. As we know and love God more, we will delight in obeying Him.
How can we be agents for eternal change in the lives of those around us? Acts 26 shows how Paul faithfully preached the gospel to Agrippa and Festus.
Embedded in human nature is a tendency to forget, and nothing seems to disappear quicker than gratitude. We need daily sustenance to remember God.
Paul waited in prison for years. While this may seem like wasted time to us, his imprisonment allowed him to witness to three key rulers.
Moses warned the Israelites about the Canaanite nations in Deuteronomy 7. He knew the seductive siren call of the world—which we, too, must resist.
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