The Heart of the Matter
Matthew 22:34-40 During October, we’ve been listening to what the Bible has to say about God’s law, given to us so we may better understand who God is. We heard how poorly the Israelites responded to...
View ArticleMercifully Knocked in the Noggin
Sometimes we can think we’re so right and be so wrong. The classic example would be the man now remembered as the Apostle Paul, called Saul when among his fellow Jews. Paul always believed himself to...
View ArticleThe Righteous Heart
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT) You who call yourselves Jews are relying on God’s law, and you boast about your special relationship with him. You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been...
View ArticleLetter and Spirit
Romans 7:1-6 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living? For example, when a woman marries, the law binds...
View ArticleThe Pain of Knowing
Romans 7:7-13 (NLT) Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law...
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