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02 What is justification and why do I need it?

June 27, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

There are 2 consequences to our sin: 1) We experience death and futility. 2) Our rebellion is wrong and we now owe a debt to justice that must be paid. Justification is the payment of that debt.

Filed Under: What is, What is the Gospel Tagged With: Gospel, justification

19 Romans 13:1-7 Submission, Fearlessness and Conscience

May 9, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

In Romans 13, Paul continues in his application of how we should live in light of the gospel. In this often-discussed and debated passage, he explains how to be good citizens: submission, fearlessness and conscience.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

17 Romans 11:1-32 Did God Reject His People?

January 24, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

Twice Paul raises the question: “Did God reject His people?” Twice he answers: “By no means!” In Romans 11:1-15, Paul gives five reasons why it is evident that God has not forgotten His people, the Jews.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

16 Romans 10 Prayer & Legalism

January 17, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

In Romans 10, Paul is answering the question of why some people who have little knowledge are saved while some who have much knowledge are not saved. He gave part of his answer in Romans 9. All of us are born lost, and God in His mercy and grace chooses to call some people to him. Paul continues his answer into chapter 10. Taking religion seriously is not the answer.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

15 Romans 9:14-33 God’s Sovereign Choice

January 10, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

On what is the basis does God choose the elect? Paul’s answer is that God — as God — has a sovereign right to choose who receives mercy.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

14 Romans 9:1-13 Is the gospel too good to be true?

January 3, 2018 By Krisan Marotta

Romans 9-11 must be read as a unit that builds to a wonderful climax. It contains some of the most difficult material in the Bible.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

13 Romans 8:26-39 Confidence in Christ

December 27, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

Paul argues that because of the activity of the Spirit, we can have confidence that everything that happens to us is in our own best interests.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

12 Romans 8:12-25 Grief over Sin

December 20, 2017 By Krisan Marotta

Paul argues that the Holy Spirit produces within believers grief over sin and eager hope for their inheritance.

Filed Under: Passages, Romans Tagged With: justification, Romans

Do believers sin?

October 23, 2013 By Krisan Marotta

When I was a new Christian, I told another believer that I was struggling with controlling my temper. She told me that I was not a genuine Christian because if I was, I wouldn’t sin. If she is right, not only was I not a Christian then — I still am not a Christian now. When you discover two very different interpretations of the Bible, how do you decide who’s right?

Filed Under: John, Passages Tagged With: 1John, grace, justification, justification by faith, sin

Parable of the Vineyard Workers

November 1, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

This parable could be titled the “Parable of the Compassionate Employer.” No one in this parable is underpaid. The complaint is from those who are justly paid and who cannot tolerate grace being given to others.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: grace, justification, Parables, vineyard, workers

Parable of the Widow & the Unjust Judge

October 25, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

These two parables in Luke 18 (The Widow & the Unjust Judge and the Pharisee and the Tax-gatherer) deal with prayer. But the underlying theme is how we achieve justification.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: justification, Parables, prayer, saving faith

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

October 18, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

The only solution to real guilt is real forgiveness. Forgiveness is a universal need of all humankind. Not only is forgiveness something we all need, forgiveness is also something we must give. But how?

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: forgiveness, justification, Parables, saving faith, unforgiving

Parable of the Unjust Steward

October 11, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

The Parable of the Unjust Steward has always been disturbing. At first reading, Jesus appears to commend the steward for being a liar and a thief. Careful study reveals an alternative.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: justification, merit, Parables, unjust steward

07 James 2:21-26 Do James and Paul agree, Part 2

February 22, 2012 By Krisan Marotta

James 2:21-26 is the second half of the “problem” passage where it appears that the Apostles James and Paul disagree about how we are justified. The key to resolving the apparent contradiction is context. James and Paul are addressing two different questions.

Filed Under: James, Passages Tagged With: faith, James, justification, works

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