November 12 What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Sin – YHWH is a God of order. The Genesis account of creation is a bugle blast sounding order in the cosmos. Everything that YHWH does demonstrates ordered purpose. And the patterns that YHWH puts…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Sin – Having investigated this word for the last two days, we should have come to the conclusion that sin is defined by the culture that uses the word, not by some dictionary definition from another historical…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Sin – “The wisdom writings usually have a more intellectual than religious view of sin. By instruction we come to know what is fitting in relation to God and how to apply it to life (as distinct…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Sin – The Hebrew word manna literally means “What is it?” This food that fell from heaven completely bewildered the Israelites. Their language expresses this surprise. But today we don’t give a second thought to the actual…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB To continue – Who is Paul writing to in this letter? You must answer this question before you can interpret his words. There are several possibilities. Is he writing to Jews in the Roman synagogue? Unlikely. They…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Increase – “Obviously, that standpoint is congenial to the notion that sin does not affect or pollute the deepest being of a man. It only impinges on the periphery of our living. Sin does not break down…
What say we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? Romans 6:1 NASB Increase – I guess a “little” grace isn’t enough for some. God pours out His favor (in Hebrew, hen). He lifts away the deserved punishment. He designates us “Not Guilty.” He calls us His adopted children. But…
What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! Romans 6:1-2 Continue – “I’m saved. I’ll go to heaven when I die. Jesus’ death guarantees it. Why should I worry about all those Old Testament rules. I’m under grace. Rules don’t save me, God does.”…
