In this passage, we see the Pastor’s heart in Paul. He had a great love for the believers in Rome. There are several things that we see in the heart of Paul that can apply to our lives today. He thanked God for them. “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all,…
No other book has brought such interest and awe like the book of Revelation. It has also brought much confusion as to its meaning. Scholars have debated its meaning for centuries. As we study the book of Revelation, there are a couple of things that we need to keep in mind: 1. It is inspired…
In his commentary on the book of Romans, Warren Wiersbe writes: “On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious meeting in London. There a miracle took place. “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in his journal, “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ,…
One of the most important aspects of the local church is discipleship. It is vital that believers in Christ participate with other believers in the process of growing to become more like Christ. At Spruce Head, we provide many opportunities for individuals from all walks of life and age groups to grow in their faith.…
WHY is an ongoing evangelism ministry so important in the local church? Many questions are raised today concerning the proper strategy for winning the lost to Christ. The honest answer to those questions is simply the fact that there is no ‘perfect’ strategy. There is no specific right or wrong way to bring the Gospel…
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the first Adam and the second Adam as discussed in Romans chapter five. This passage of scripture teaches on the subject of original sin and the results of sin. It also points out the origin of grace, through…
The comments in these pages of the Bible Knowledge Commentary focus on the last chapter of Romans. A simple reading of this chapter may seem to not have a lot of information to learn from. However, we find here the longest greeting in all of Paul’s letters. In verses 1-16, Paul gives some personal greetings.…
We come now to the last chapter of Romans. Here we find personal matters of Paul. He names 36 different people in this chapter. 8 of these people were with Paul, while the rest were in Rome. In verses 1-2 we find a commendation. Phoebe is a woman who carried this epistle from Corinth…
Romans chapter fourteen deals primarily with the practical issues of Christian liberty. It is noted that Christians are at different levels of spiritual maturity. Christians also have various backgrounds and cultures that shape their attitudes and practices. Paul begins in verses 1-4 with a call to refrain from judging other Christians who differ on non-essential…
Nearing the end of the book of Romans, we find instruction concerning conduct within Christian liberty. It is noted that the 613 specific commands of the Mosaic Law no longer govern our conduct, but the principles that Jesus Christ and His apostles revealed do. In 14:1-12 we see the folly of judging one another. This…
