Category Archives: Faith

Way to Righteousness

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

As explained in Romans 3:21-31, legal obedience cannot make one acceptable to God but faith in Jesus Christ does. God gave the plan in providing a way to righteousness by presenting Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding … Continue reading →

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Doers of the Word

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 Explained in the post “The Power of the Gospel” is that Paul wanted to share the Gospel with the Roman Christians because he knew the … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 1:16-17, we learn about the power of the Gospel which had been promised through the Holy Scriptures. Other facts about the Gospel include Jesus dying on the Cross but being resurrected from the dead. Those who believe that … Continue reading →

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Responding to the Facts of the Gospel

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 Shared in the post “The Servant of Christ Jesus”, Paul gave the church at Rome some facts of the … Continue reading →

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The Servant of Christ Jesus

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Romans 1:1-7, Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus. He had never been to Rome as he writes this letter while in Corinth on his third missionary journey. He also introduces himself as an apostle; someone … Continue reading →

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