Romans – Page 16 – Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

Piper: The very fact that any of us is alive today is owing to this great kindness of God.

March 3, 2011

Romans 2:1-4 states: Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge … More Piper: The very fact that any of us is alive today is owing to this great kindness of God.

Piper on Romans: So God is at the bottom and God is at the top and God is in the middle.

March 1, 2011

John Piper comments in the introductory message in his series on Romans: So, verse one may look like it is about the author of the letter; but behind every phrase is Someone far greater. God bought him by the death of his Son, God called him to be an apostle (Galatians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 1:1), … More Piper on Romans: So God is at the bottom and God is at the top and God is in the middle.

Can’t bear to hear…

November 1, 2010

I am struck with the similarity between the passage we read from Ezekiel today (Chapter 2) and this passage in John. Here in John, Jesus is speaking with some folks who were trying to kill him. He asks, “Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my … More Can’t bear to hear…

…nevertheless, but all the more….

August 11, 2010

“Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.”–Nehemiah 4:9. C.H. Spurgeon comments: The text begins with a long word, “nevertheless.” If we pull it to pieces, we get three words, never the less; when certain things happen, we will pray never the less; on the contrary, … More …nevertheless, but all the more….

Romans rich in missions texts

March 1, 2010

As we begin our reading of Romans this month, I am struck with the richness and depth of the words on missions. Having just returned form a short term trip to the Philippines with Vernacular Video Mission International, missions is at the forefront of my thoughts. If you didn’t catch these references to missions, go … More Romans rich in missions texts

Seeing JESUS in Deuteronomy

March 23, 2009

“But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it..” Deut. 30:14. In this passage, there is a clear picture of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. It is like a compass needle that points to the North Pole. Deuteronomy and the rest of … More Seeing JESUS in Deuteronomy

Presenting WHAT as a Sacrifice to God?

March 19, 2009

John Piper on Romans 12:1-2, “Present Your Bodies As a Living Sacrifice to God”- Spiritual Worship: A Presenting of a Sacrifice to God First, Paul says it is a presenting of a sacrifice to God. “Present your bodies as a sacrifice . . . to God.” This is the language of worship from the … More Presenting WHAT as a Sacrifice to God?

“From him, though him, and to him are all things. To him be glory forever.”

March 18, 2009

John Piper, in the introduction to the message, “The Deep Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God”: One of the highest points in my short, six-year teaching career in the Biblical Studies department at Bethel College was in the spring of 1977. I had spent the entire semester on Romans 9-11 leading about dozen advanced … More “From him, though him, and to him are all things. To him be glory forever.”

Can Jesus be your Savior, but not your Lord?

March 16, 2009

No, John Piper gives four observations on saving faith, in a sermon, “How Shall People Be Saved, Part 1”: Saving faith believes on Jesus as Lord and calls on him as Lord from the beginning. You can see that mainly in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe … More Can Jesus be your Savior, but not your Lord?

Vessels of Mercy

March 15, 2009

God’s purpose in Romans 9:23 is “to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory.” John Piper states in a sermon, “God’s Ultimate Purpose: Vessels of Mercy Knowing the Riches of His Glory”- As a Christian you are a vessel of mercy. You were called … More Vessels of Mercy

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