Life from Death Romans 6:1 – 14

The gracious love that God pours out on those who trust the finished work of His Son makes a tremendous difference in their lives. The reign of life that begins at the moment of salvation is new and different – so how should one live in that life? Paul asks a question and gives two […]

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Grace Wins! Romans 5:12 – 21

Jesus’ work of demonstrating God’s love through His sacrifice has a universal impact. We look at the extent of the gracious gift of love as we notice that no matter what tries to stand in its way, God’s grace wins every time. In fact, God’s grace is more rampant than the sin it conquers!

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God’s Great Love Romans 5:6 – 11

We are so unfamiliar with what true love is and how it behaves that Paul takes a few verses to share with us the full picture of what it means that “Jesus love me.” God pours out His love lavishly on those who believe. Journey with us today as we explore the depth and height of […]

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Your Possession Romans 5:1 – 5

Paul turns his discussion from the realm of theory and possibility into the bright light of reality. As he describes what the Romans now have, please notice that all who have walked the Pathway of Hope have exactly the same possessions!

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God to the Rescue! Romans 3:27 – 31

We have been brought to an amazingly beautiful place on the Pathway of Hope. We have been shown just how guilty and defenseless we are and then shown that there is hope to be found. This hope is God’s righteousness, freely declaring those who by rights are guilty as “not worthy of condemnation or punishment.” What an […]

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Hope Arrives! Romans 3:21 – 26

Today we see the greatest reversal in history! The first word of today’s text tells us a great change is taking place. Once we have seen the darkness and despair of sin and our condition, we are ready for our situation to change – and change it does! The Pathway of Hope begins an upward […]

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Defenseless Romans 3:9 – 20

Paul addresses a third group in the Roman church – one that did not identify primarily with either Jew or Gentile. Paul is quick to point out that even THEY are guilty before God. There is no group that can claim a superior standing with God. Paul builds to a crucial point in his presentation […]

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True Privilege Romans 3:1 – 8

The apostle Paul addresses the arguments of those who felt that they truly DID have an advantage with God. There ARE advantages to being part of God’s chosen people, but those advantages are not what some might imagine them to be. We need to hear what Paul says, as we have also been given unique […]

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