Today’s Word
Strangers in a Strange Land
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth Genesis 1:1 NASB Created – Why do we love sunsets? Or being at the ocean? Or viewing majestic mountain ranges? Do you have the same feelings when you see city streets, tall buildings or sports stadiums? Why are we so thrilled with natural beauty? Even…
Not My Problem (2)
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 NASB Fall short – Maybe we’re just not prepared to deal with the implications. Maybe we just haven’t seen enough. But I’ve seen a lot. And I’m tired. The more I travel, the more I see men and women interpreting their…
Not My Problem (1)
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 NASB Fall short – Just how far do you think you’ll get with modern men and women by telling them that they are sinners? Can I suggest that unless you are speaking to people who have some sort of connection with…
What About Paul? (1)
For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. Romans 7:14 NASB Flesh – Yesterday we looked at some words from John that appear to be gnostic at first blush. We found that John’s Hebraic orientation must be considered in the exegesis of his statements. But…
What About Paul? (2)
For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. Romans 7:14 NASB Sold into bondage – pipráskō. To dispose of as merchandise, to sell into slavery. Preisker writes that Paul’s use of the verb in Romans 7 is “the desperate plight of the person.”[1] But we…
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