Category Archives: Bible Study

Released from the Law but Bound to Christ

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 7:1-6, Paul uses the institution of marriage to explain the Christian’s relationship to the law. If one spouse physically dies, they are no longer bound to each other and the spouse that remains alive is released from the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 7-8

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul writes the letter of Romans to the church at Rome while in Corinth on his third missionary journey. Within this letter is a detailed explanation of the Gospel. Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus. He gave … Continue reading →

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Instrument of Righteousness

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 6:12-23 is the need to consistently remain in a position of being with Christ. To make victory practical in your life, first understand what Christ has done for you. Pointed out in the passage is that Christians … Continue reading →

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Shared Experiences

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

All Christians have shared experiences with Christ in that they have died but been born again into a new life. The old self has been crucified so that the body once ruled by sin is done away with. They are … Continue reading →

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From Death to Life

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 5:12-21 is that sin was in the world before death and because of sin, there is death. Fortunately, the pattern of sin and death was broken by the gift of Christ. Provided for us is a way … Continue reading →

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