Romans 4 The Power of the Gospel, Rom. 1:16-17 Today’s text is the theme of Romans. Salvation through the gospel of Christ. The gospel is God’s powerful means of saving all who believe in and obey him. The Greek word dunamis, or power, sounds like dynamo, dynamic, and dynamite for a reason.… Continue Reading
Romans 3 Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome, 1:8-15 Paul constantly prayed for the churches with whom he communicated, and for the rest as well. This involved both thanksgiving and prayers of request for their welfare. What turns us to God in prayer? Is it only in time of difficulty or frustration that… Continue Reading
Romans 2 Paul’s Greeting to Rome, 1:1-7 Growing up in rural Alabama, we did not have telephones in our area for the first several years of my life. Letters and postcards (not the vacation type) were especially important to my family during that time. I can remember my mother exchanging postcards almost… Continue Reading
Romans 1 Introduction to Romans The New Testament letters are a very personal means of revelation from God. They are written by men yet inspired of God (2 Tim. 3:16-17). The personality and experience of the writer may be seen, but the message is from God (1 Cor. 14:37). The letters address… Continue Reading
Acts 25 Paul’s slow journey through the Roman judicial system continues in chapter 25. As this chapter begins, Paul has already been incarcerated at Caesarea. The former governor Felix is gone and his successor, Porcius Festus begins his administration. Festus was governor of Judea from A.D. 59-62. Records indicate that Festus was… Continue Reading
Acts 24 Much space is given in the book of Acts to Paul’s unjust imprisonment, and his eventual arrival in Rome. In this chapter we read of Paul’s trial in Caesarea before the Roman governor Antonius Felix. If you think politics is dirty today, read early historical records about Felix. We are… Continue Reading
