"Wrestling With Romans" The Present Remnant (Chapter 11 Verses 1-11) The cause of Israel is not lost altogether, and Paul himself stands as a testimony to this (v1). Remember not all Israel are actually of Israel, after the flesh, yes, but spiritually, no (Romans 9.6-7). They are not all really God's true children (v2), God was …
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Notes on Romans (84)
"Wrestling With Romans" God's Shop Window (Chapter 10 Verses 1-21) The Apostle asks, “Did they not hear?” “Of course they did”, he answers (v18). Then he quotes four Old Testament passages verifying how Israel heard the message of salvation, finishing with Isaiah the prophet (Isaiah 65.2). They heard the clear presentation of the gospel, by God’s …
Notes on the Exodus (19)
"Exposing the Exodus" God Finishes What He Begins (Chapter 2 Verses 16-22) We must keep in mind that Moses, though portrayed as a mighty figure in redemptive history, is also so very and truly human. It is, if we keep them in mind, from the experiences of our own blunders, we have an idea as to …
Notes on the Exodus (16)
"Exposing the Exodus" The Schemes of Satan Fail (Chapter 2 Verses 9-10) The salvation of God goes beyond forgiveness, wonderful as that is. Some stop there, "cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross" (Colossians 2:14), but thankfully God doesn't, he also …
Notes on Romans (80)
"Wrestling With Romans" Righteousness or the Traditions of Men? (Chapter 10 Verses 1-21) The previous chapter explained why, or rather how the Jews came to be where they are spiritually. Now Paul reiterates his heart’s desire, in personal intercession, O that Israel might be saved (v1). The Jews are a clear example to us of …
Calvin and the Law
Calvin & the Law John Calvin is reputed to be the finest theologian since the apostle Paul, that is quite some reputation. However, he certainly was the main man in terms of the great Reformation, the one who wielded the greatest influence. It was, of course, Luther, who kick-started the Reformation and it would be …
