Aug 25, 2019
Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:10,14
When we compare the 'greetings' section of Colossians with some other passages in the New Testament, a marked contrast comes to the surface. Two of the men from whom Paul sends greetings to the church in Colossae are Mark (Col 4:10) and Demas (Col 4:14). Their individual...
Aug 25, 2019
Originally Presented: July 15, 2007
Romans 8:5-11
There is a great contrast being drawn in this passage between a Christian and an unbeliever. The repeated word used to describe unbelievers is 'flesh' and the repeated word used to describe Christians is 'Spirit'. The word 'flesh' here refers to that which is earthly,...
Aug 18, 2019
Originally Presented: July 8, 2007
Romans 8:1-4
The subject of Romans 6-8 is sanctification. Sanctification is the Christian's growth in Christlikeness. There is a very interesting and instructive dynamic revealed in the wording of Romans 8, which many see as one of the greatest chapters in the Bible. The...
Aug 11, 2019
Originally Presented: July 1, 2007
Scripture Reading: Romans 7:14-25
Romans 7:23 refers to the struggle between holiness and sin that Christians experience within as a war. Galatians 5:17, Colossians 3:5, and 1 Peter 2:11 say much the same thing. The battle is real and it is unavoidable for Christians. One question...