The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 104. Romans 3:5-20.

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 3:5-20.

In his presentation of the Gospel, Paul has met strong opposition to his declaration that both Jews and Gentiles are unrighteous. False teachers have been twisting his teaching about salvation being the result of faith alone.

Paul calls David, Solomon, and Isaiah as witnesses and challenges his opponents with an avalanche of Scripture quotes that support his teaching.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 103. Romans 2:17—3:4.

A verse-by-verse study of Romans 2:17—3:4.

In chapter 2, Paul turns from the Gentiles’ rejection of God to the plight of the Jews. After confronting the Jewish attitude of exemption and exclusion in vv1-16, in verses 17-29 Paul explains that true Jewishness is not about geneology and circumcision. True Jewishness is inward.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!