Blogging the Bible – Currently in 1 Corinthians
Romans 9 Summarized
The context in Romans has been that salvation is by faith, not by works. This context frames it...
What Does Righteousness by Faith mean to Jews? Romans 9
The Jews were chosen and special in every way. But they missed the big picture. That salvation...
His Election Also Includes Non-Jews – Romans 9:25-29
Paul has been making the point that God has chosen the way of salvation and that is by faith. We...
Prepared for Destruction and Mercy? – Romans 9:22-24
22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much...
The Value of Understatement – For Pastors and Leaders
“Ruthlessly assert the Vineyard value of ‘no hype’ in all communications. Avoid pumping people up...
Then Why Does God Still Blame Us? Romans 9:19-21
You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who...
Is God Unjust? Romans 9:14-18
What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he says to Moses, “I...
Jacob I loved. Esau I hated. Before Birth – Romans 9:10-13
10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac,...
Children of Abraham = Children of Faith? – Romans 9:6-9
6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel...
I Couldn’t Say This, Could You? Romans 9:1-5
I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy...
