by John Marshall | Nov 9, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:13a-c Pray to the God of Hope Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Introduction Verse 13 is a kind and gracious benediction, one of Scripture’s richest verses. Fortunately, its wealth was not exhausted on the Romans. It has meaning for us, too. Speaking of hope...
by John Marshall | Aug 24, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:8-12 Gentiles Owe the Jews Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Introduction We must accept one another, receiving one another as Christ has received us (verse 7). Exclusiveness needs to be excluded. Jesus came to welcome all people, whatever their differences....
by John Marshall | Aug 18, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:4c-7 The Bible Encourages Us Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Rom. 15:4c (Holman) . . .and through the encouragement from the Scriptures. Scripture teaches us (v. 4a), strengthens us (v. 4b), and as we now learn, encourages us. When tidal waves knock us...
by John Marshall | Jul 26, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:3b-4b Benefits of the Bible Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Rom. 15:3b (Holman) On the contrary, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” This quote is from Psalm 69:9b. Psalm 69 is extraordinary. Seven of its verses are...
by John Marshall | Jul 13, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:1-3a The Bible: the Manifesto of Compassion Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Romans 15:1 (Holman) Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. This verse begins a new chapter, but not...
by John Marshall | Jul 13, 2017 | Romans, Romans 14
Romans 14:17-23 Abstain From The Controversial Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Rom. 14:17a (Holman) . . .for the kingdom of God. . . “Kingdom” reminds us our freedom, even in nonessentials, is not a license to do whatever we want. We are not free to follow our base...
