'Love So Amazing, So Divine, Demands My Soul, My Life, My All' Considering Romans 12:1-2

After 11 chapters of doctrine telling us what to believe, we now turn (perhaps with a measure of relief?) to the practical application — how we should live. This is a pattern Paul follows in many of his epistles. This article is an exposition of Romans 12:1-2. It shows the grounds for Christian commitment; its demand, its working, and its goal. 

Justified By Faith - A Case History Considering Romans 4

Paul has introduced us to the doctrine of justification by faith in chapter 3 of Romans. This may have been new to some people — it may even be new to you? People are often a little sceptical and wary of new ideas. That’s why Paul here in chapter 4 takes up the case of Abraham (and to a lesser ex­tent David). These men were two giants of the OT and superheroes of the Jews. The Jews all agreed there was none quite like Abraham or David. How were they made right with God?