Category Archives: Bible Study

Practice What You Preach

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul is accusing the Jewish leaders in Romans 2:17-29 of not practicing what they preach. They emphasized the law but had to compliment themselves because they believed that knowing the law was top priority but Paul explains that following the … Continue reading →

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Living the Way He Teaches

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. – Psalm 86:11 The post “Integrate Faith with Actions” is about Paul pointing out that … Continue reading →

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Integrate Faith with Actions

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

As described in the first part of Romans 2, God’s judgment is wrath and anger which brings trouble and distress rather than glory, honor, and peace. Reading further in Romans 2:12-16, Paul explains that the Jewish leaders say they go … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection: Romans 2:12-16 * Further describe God’s judgment (v. 1-11). On what basis will God judge the Jews who … Continue reading →

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Riches of the Soul

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 2:1-11, Paul explains that we should wish for the riches of God’s kindness, tolerance, and patience to help us change for the better. God repays each person according to what they have done (v. 6) so more important … Continue reading →

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