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2025
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: …
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Romans 3:9-26 – Guilt And Righteousness
What’s The Point? There is more Scripture today than the previous days, but it is important that we take the time to follow Paul’s reasoning in this passage. In verses …
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Romans 1:21-23 – The Deadly Downward Spiral
Romans 1:24-32 are some of the scariest verses in all the Bible. Paul tells us that for people who continue to deny God, “God gave them up” to their lusts …