Today’s Word
Manna from Heaven (1)
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…
Logical Alternative
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…
The Asylum (2)
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…
The Asylum (1)
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…
Prayer as Gift
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 NASB Righteous – Now we reach the critical word of James’ statement about prayer. The Greek is dikaiou. This is a word derived from the concept of justice. The man who is just (righteous) is the man who has been declared “not guilty”…
Tears of Heaven
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 NASB Prayer – The Greek word is deesis. It comes from the word deomai. What is important about this word is that it involves personal needs. The verse could be translated, “The very strong very personal petitions.” There is nothing general about these…
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