Made Right With God—Apart from the Law and Available to All Who Believe
Romans 3:21–22 (NLT) 21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for […]
All People Are Sinners: The Testimony of Scripture and the Purpose and Limitation of the Law
Romans 3:9–20 (NLT) 9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles, are under the power of sin. 10 As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous— not even one. 11 No one is truly wise; no one […]
Do Not Judge Others — God Alone Is the Judge
Romans 2:1 (NLT) You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. Message I. Introduction and Context See verse 1. You […]
The Foolish Pride of Human Wisdom
Romans 1:22 (NLT) 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. Message I. Observing the Verse See v22. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. Why did they claim to be wise, when in reality they were foolish? Such empty pride is what we call arrogance. II. Knowledge and Arrogance Knowledge makes […]
No Excuse: God Revealed Through Creation
Romans 1:19-20 NLT 19 They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing […]
Jesus’ Trial Before Annas and Peter’s Denial
John 18:12-27 NKJV First Jewish Trial Before Annas Matt. 26:69, 70; Mark 14:66–68; Luke 22:55–57 12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. […]
Friendship and Revelation
John 5:20-30 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to […]
Choose Eternal Life or Condemnation
John 3:16–18 (NIV 2011) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him […]
Spiritual Rebirth and Spiritual Sight
John 3:1–3 (NIV 2011) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if […]
Baptist John in the spirit and power of Elijah
Let us study John 1:21a about Baptist John to learn what is important to us as evangelists. John 1:21a They asked him, ‘Then who are you? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ Prophet Malachi foretold God would send the prophet Elijah. See Malachi 4:5-6. 5 ‘See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you […]
