Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans p. 476-479

                  Chapter nine of Romans is in view in these pages of the Bible Knowledge Commentary. The commentary outlines chapters 9-11 as God’s righteousness revealed in sovereign choice. The sovereignty of God is a difficult doctrine to grasp. However, it is a true Biblical doctrine which cannot be denied or ignored.                 In Romans chapter…

Summary of Dr. Thomas L. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 115-125

             Dr. Constable begins comments on Romans 9-11 concerning the vindication of God’s righteousness. This is a very profound section of scripture that has been the center of much debate for many years. Dr. Constable does an excellent job in explaining the truth of the scripture at hand. It should be understood here that chapters…

Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans p. 460-476

          In this section of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans we find how that God’s righteousness is revealed in sanctification. This truth is discovered in Romans 6-8. The author proceeds with a basic outline of these chapters and comments on each verse.  In 6:1-4 we see the ground for sanctification. Paul shares how we…

Summary of Dr. Thomas L. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 71-115

             In these pages of Dr. Constable’s notes on Romans we find commentary on chapters six through eight of Romans which deals with the subject of the impartation of God’s righteousness. We have already noted how salvation is provided through justification by faith. It is the placing of one’s faith in Christ alone that declares…

The Council at Jerusalem: The yoke of legalism – Acts 15:1-29

                  One of the things that frustrates me the most is labels. Personally, I’ve been called just about everything. The liberals say that I am an evangelical because of my strong preaching of the Gospel and the fact that I believe the Bible to be the complete inspired Word of God. The evangelicals will say…

Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary Notes on Romans p. 450-460

             In this section of the Bible Knowledge Commentary’s Notes on Romans, we find comments on Romans 3:21-5:21, dealing with the subject of God’s righteousness revealed in justification. This is one of the most beautiful yet profound passages in all the Word of God. It begins with an explanation of God’s provided righteousness. Paul shares…

Summary of Dr. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 51-71

            In these pages of Dr. Constable’s Notes on Romans, we find exposition on Romans chapters four and five. In chapter four, we are given the proof of justification by faith from the law. This chapter shows how that God has always justified people by faith alone. It is necessary to remind ourselves of what…

Summary of The Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans p. 435-450

                 The Bible Knowledge Commentary includes notes on the book of Romans by John A. Whitmer. It begins with a basic introduction into the book of Romans, along with a precise and detailed outline of the book. Pages 435-450 provides commentary on the first three chapters of Romans.                 It is noted that in the…

Be a Missionary!

              Acts chapter thirteen begins the final section in the book of Acts. Warren Wiersbe calls this section, “the period of triumph.” This was a time in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached to the Roman world and local churches were established. When we come to Acts chapter fourteen, we find some very…

Summary of Dr. Thomas L. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 1-50

          Dr. Constable begins his comments on the book of Romans by giving a detailed introduction that includes a section concerning the writer, recipients, purposes, genre, characteristics, value, outline, and message. There are several central teachings that are noted in the book of Romans. Those teachings are divided into two major categories: the tragic helplessness…