Reading Time: 1-2 minutes October 23, 2019 David, what does it mean in Romans 6:6-7 when it says we are “dead to sin”? While some (William G. T. Shedd) have argued that…
Category: Romans
What does Paul mean in Romans 6:14 when he wrote that sin will not have dominion, especially since in the lives of most believers, sin does quite often have dominion?
October 24, 2019 READING TIME: 2 MINUTES What does Paul mean in Romans 6:14 when he wrote that sin will not have dominion, especially since in the lives of most believers, sin…
Does Romans 12:3 teach that faith for salvation is a gift?
October 25, 2019 READING TIME: 1 MINUTE OR LESS Dave, does Romans 12:3 teach that faith for salvation is a gift? Unfortunately, some Bible teachers take Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 4:7; and…
In Romans 10:9-10, does the Bible teach a two-step way to salvation (believe and confess)?
READING TIME: 3-5 MINUTES April 8, 2020 In Romans 10:9-10, does the Bible teach a two-step way to salvation (believe and confess)? Part 1 Romans 10:9-10: 9 that if you confess with…
Romans 10:9-10, Part 2
READING TIME: 3-6 MINUTES April 9, 2020 Romans 10:9-10, Part 2 Paul develops this Messianic salvation beginning with Rom 9:27-29. In Rom 9:27 Paul, quoting from the LXX of Isaiah 10:22 states…
“What do the “coals of fire’ mean in Rom 12:19-20?
READING TIME: 2-3 MINUTES April 14, 2020 “What do the “coals of fire’ mean in Rom 12:19-20? Romans 12:19-20: 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but [a]leave room for the wrath…
Does Romans 7:18, 24 teach the spiritual inability of an unbeliever?
READING TIME: 1-2 MINUTES May 5, 2020 Does Romans 7:18, 24 teach the spiritual inability of an unbeliever? Some use these verses to support the position that unbelievers are paralyzed with inability….
An unbeliever can’t do righteous deeds?
July 31, 2019 READING TIME: 2 MINUTES Romans 3:9-12 – an unbeliever can’t do righteous deeds? Paul is not teaching in this passage that an unbeliever can’t do righteous deeds since Isaiah…
ROMANS 11:16-24–BRANCHES CUT OFF FOR UNBELIEF?
ROMANS 11:16-24–BRANCHES CUT OFF FOR UNBELIEF? June 11, 2019 READING TIME: 2-3 MINUTES “Dave, what did Paul mean in Romans 11:16-24 when he mentioned branches cut off for unbelief?” This passage cannot be…
OVERVIEW OF ROM 7:14-25
COULD YOU GIVE AN OVERVIEW OF ROM 7:14-25? March 22, 2019 1-2 minute read time Dave, could you please give an overview of Romans 7:14-25? This passage is debated, but below I’ll…