I find then a law, when I desire to do what is right, that evil is present with me. Truth to Learn There is a “law of sin” that can control our actions. Behind the Words The word translated “a law” is the Greek word nomos, which means “something...
Romans 7:12 – The Holy Law
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good. Truth to Learn The Law and its commandments are holy, but we are sinful. Behind the Words “Law” is translated from the Greek word nomos, which we saw in the last chapter is the...
Romans 6:14 – Freed by Grace
For sin shall not have lordship over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Truth to Learn Christians do not have sin ruling over them. Behind the Words The phrase “shall not have lordship over” is the translation of the Greek word kurieuō, which we looked...
Romans 3:27 – No Bragging Rights
Then where is the boasting? It is excluded. Through what kind of law? Of works? No, but through a law of faith. Truth to Learn Salvation through faith in the blood of Christ is nothing to brag about. Behind the Words “Boasting” is from kauchēsis, which refers to the...
James 4:11 – Evil Judging
Do not speak against one another, brothers. The one speaking against a brother and judging his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. Truth to Learn Being judgmental could make you...
James 2:8 – Love Others
If indeed you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well; Truth to Learn The greatest thing we can do for others is to love them like we love ourselves. Behind the Words “Fulfill” is the word teleō, which means...
Romans 10:4 – Condemned or Forgiven?
Romans 10:4 - Condemned or Forgiven? For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Truth to Learn Christ completely fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law. We achieve His righteousness by faith in His blood. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is the...
Romans 9:32 – Seeking God’s Favor?
Romans 9:32 - Seeking God's Favor? Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone. Truth to Learn Works don’t produce God’s favor, only faith can do that. Behind the Words “Stumbled” is...
Romans 9:4 – New Old Truths
Romans 9:4 - New Old Truths who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; Truth to Learn We can learn a lot about our faith from the Old Testament. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 8:3 – Righteous Through Him
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ perfectly kept the law, thus...