Tag Archives: Purpose

The Week Ahead

Posted on November 12, 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 8:18-25 * How are suffering and glory related (see V. 17)? What is the glory to be … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on November 5, 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 8:1-11 * How does Paul summarize his letters so far? How can you be delivered from the … Continue reading →

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Directions for Our Steps

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. – Proverbs 16:9   Pointed out in the post “The Purpose for the Law”, salvation and sanctification are not obtained by keeping a list of rules but in … Continue reading →

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The Purpose for the Law

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 7:7-13, Paul explains that the law and sin are not identical. The law only points out sin and does not cause the sin. Although they are somewhat related because human nature is to want and do what one … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on October 29, 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 7:7-13 * How does Paul show that the law and sin are not identical? How are they … Continue reading →

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