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2025
What is Sin?
Put simply – What is Sin? Anything that we actively think or do that is outside the will of God. A little more complicated – One of the words used for “sin” …
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What is Justification in the Bible?
Put simply – What is Justification in the Bible? God’s declaration that we are righteous. A little more complicated – All people are guilty before God because of their sin. …
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What is Forbearance in the Bible?
Put simply – What is Forbearance in the Bible? God’s forbearance is his patience with our sin and withholding of his wrath. A little more complicated – This word literally means holding back. …
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What is Biblical Reconciliation?
Put simply – What is biblical reconciliation? The restoration of the favor of God through Christ. Our relationship with God is restored to what it was before the Fall. Or even …
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What is Propitiation?
Put simply – What is Propitiation? God’s wrath being satisfied. A little more complicated – Romans 3:25 says God put Jesus forward “as a propitiation by his blood.” This means that God …
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What is Righteousness?
Put simply – What is Righteousness? The quality of goodness that God has perfectly and we lack. A little more complicated – The Bible talks about righteousness in a few different ways, …
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Romans 7:1-13 – The Law Of Sin And Death
What’s The Point? This passage is not an easy one to follow. Paul seems to be making contradictory points. Is the law good or is it bad? This passage is …
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Romans 6:1-19 – Dead To Sin, Alive To Christ
What’s The Point? Romans 6 starts with a logical question. If grace increases as sin increases (Romans 5:20-21), should we just keep sinning and getting more grace? Then Paul answers …
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Romans 5 – Adam Failed. Christ Fulfilled.
What’s The Point? Any time you study Scripture it is wise to take note if words are repeated. Authors often use repetition to make a point or draw our attention …
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Romans 4:1-15 – Faith > Works
What’s The Point? We are looking at these larger passages of Scripture because Paul is making a case for the righteousness of believers from the Old Testament Scriptures. Side note: …