The Book of Romans*******Chapter 1

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Roman 1:16-20*********"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they without excuse:"******more to come---but here are some questions to consider----1. What is holding the truth in unrighteousness mean? 2. Is God's Wrath still being revealed today in the Grace Period? 3. What does it mean to live by faith? 4. Paul is including the Jews first for salvation and then the Greeks---why Jews first? 5. What is nature revealing about God?

*** nature itself reveals there's a God in Heaven*** but many seek to suppress and oppose the Truth of God...

 

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***this Scripture is teaching us a few things, being thankful is a great key*** being thankful opens the door to God's Blessings*** being unthankful can close and darken our hearts *** sticking to God's Word is a key*** it ends confusion and brings light, but our weird imaginations can get us in trouble*** we can change God's Glory into worshipping this present world and focus on vain or foolish things if no profit*** be wise and give God Glory and keep our imaginations grounded I God's Word*** if you want your own way God will grant it, but it is degrading you and the way of sorrow*** choose wisely...

*** be thankful...

 

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***rejecting God and turning to sinful practices is dangerous, for we can loose sound judgment and no longer realize we are in sin*** when God "gives you up" to vile sin ( Romans 1:24, 26, and 28) you are headed for hell unless you wake up from the nightmare of sin*** some today profess liberty to do wickedness saying they are clean (even ministers), how horrific***yes we should have compassion on these stubborn sinners, praying God will wake them up before it's too late*** they are in such a state of sin that they even encourage others joyfully in their shame; a list of sin corrodes their souls (Romans 1:29-31)...

*** the reason some vile sinners are vile is they have been turn over to a mind void of judgment*** a terrible state...

 

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ROMANS 1:11-15 "For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that often times I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also." -----to be continued later---to discuss---major items to look at: 1. fruit 2. Paul being hindered coming 3. Paul debt...? 4. Spiritual Gifts and their use...

***A focus of Paul the Apostle was being fruitful Christians and being established in the faith***as we examine our lives in the light of Paul being our "pastor"***are we making progress in these areas?