Romans 10:10-13 Confessing Christ as Lord
How are we to understand Paul’s statement that those who confess Christ as Lord will be saved? Is everybody who simply says “Jesus is Lord” saved?
Romans 10:5-10 Righteousness by Law or by Faith
Paul shows from the Old Testament that the righteousness of God has always been by faith.
Mark 8:31-9:1 The Confusion of the Cross
Having recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the disciples are now confronted with the truth of the Suffering Servant; Jesus must be crucified. But He assures them he will rise again on the third day.
Mark 8:10-30 You are the Christ of God …
Mark brings us to a turning point in his Gospel. The acknowledgement of Jesus as the Christ of God by His disciples sets the stage for the revelation of what manner of Messiah Jesus is.
Romans 9:30-10:4 Zeal Without Knowledge
Paul highlights the inexcusable unbelief of Israel. They pursued a righteousness by merit, not by faith.
Mark 7:24-37 By Faith the Unclean Becomes Clean
From the discussion last week on what defiles a person, Mark now gives us some practical examples. Jesus performs two miracles in predominately Gentile areas on two people who would be considered ‘unclean.’
Romans 9:19-29 The Sovereignty of God
Paul builds on his thesis of the sovereignty of God, and the role of Man in that.
Mark 7:1-23 Scripture vs. Tradition
Jesus is confronted by some Pharisees and scribes about breaking the traditions of their faith. He schools them of the use of traditions to abuse the Scriptures.
Romans 9:14-18 The Righteousness of God
With respect to the doctrine of election Paul asks if there is injustice on God’s part. Let’s examine that.
Mark 6:45-56 Walking on the Water
Imagine what it would be like to walk on the water in the midst of a storm! Peter did it! Why then the terror and unbelief? Compare three gospel accounts of the same event.
