Henry H HarrisHenry H Harris https://henryhharris.com Honest to bible truth Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:56:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 108. Romans 5:12-21. https://henryhharris.com/the-life-and-times-of-the-early-church-episode-108-romans-512-21/ https://henryhharris.com/the-life-and-times-of-the-early-church-episode-108-romans-512-21/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:00:05 +0000 Rhoebe Nicken https://henryhharris.com/?p=1906 A verse-by-verse study of Romans 5:12-21. Paul has been discussing the gospel primarily in relation to Israel, but he now extends his scope to show that Jesus not only fulfills the promise given to Abraham—Jesus also mends a deeper, fundamental rift stemming from Adam himself. The vast sweep of history is embraced in two prototypes, […]

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A verse-by-verse study of Romans 5:12-21.

Paul has been discussing the gospel primarily in relation to Israel, but he now extends his scope to show that Jesus not only fulfills the promise given to Abraham—Jesus also mends a deeper, fundamental rift stemming from Adam himself. The vast sweep of history is embraced in two prototypes, Adam and Christ.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

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A verse-by-verse study of Romans 5:1-11.

Paul talks about the blessings that result from being made right with God by faith in Jesus, and there is an atmosphere of joy in this passage as he celebrates the blessings of living under the new covenant. Three concepts dominate the section: reconciliation, hope, and joy.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

The post The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 107. Romans 5:1-11. first appeared on Henry H Harris.]]> https://henryhharris.com/the-life-and-times-of-the-early-church-episode-107-romans-51-11/feed/ 0 The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 106. Romans 4:1-25. https://henryhharris.com/the-life-and-times-of-the-early-church-episode-106-romans-41-25/ https://henryhharris.com/the-life-and-times-of-the-early-church-episode-106-romans-41-25/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:52 +0000 Rhoebe Nicken https://henryhharris.com/?p=1902 A verse-by-verse study of Romans 4:1-25. Paul offers an example that illustrates his teaching that salvation comes by God’s grace through faith, and he doesn’t mess around—he picks the most prestigious of all the patriarchs for his example. He chooses the very first father of the faith, father Abraham. May the Lord bless your study […]

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A verse-by-verse study of Romans 4:1-25.

Paul offers an example that illustrates his teaching that salvation comes by God’s grace through faith, and he doesn’t mess around—he picks the most prestigious of all the patriarchs for his example. He chooses the very first father of the faith, father Abraham.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

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A verse-by-verse study of Romans 3:21-31.

The third chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans explains where humanity stands with God, and it is not a pretty picture. All have sinned, and all will be without excuse on judgment day. But despite the grim facts, all is not lost. Beginning in v21, Paul describes a way out of our predicament—a path the prophets spoke of and the law pointed to.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

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