Romans 4:13–25 contrasts inheritance received through faith with righteousness pursued through the law. The law and faith cannot serve as parallel grounds for acceptance before God. When people treat obedience…
Romans 4 uses Abraham and David to show that righteousness comes through faith in God’s grace, not human achievement. Abraham believed God’s promise despite unanswered questions and circumstances that seemed…
Grudges, retaliation, revenge and bitterness are themes in human history. Obadiah’s short prophetic message is a warning to all of us to rid ourselves of the radioactivity of retaliation.
