Father God, thank you for this time that we can spend reading and studying your word, in particular today the book of Romans chapter 3. Romans 3: 1-2 Romans 2 ended with the following verses: Romans 2:28-29 in the KJB says,  28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. In those verses we learned that the Jews are not saved just because they are Jewish or circumcised. In Romans 1 we learned that the Gentiles are under sin and guilty before God. In Romans two we learned that the Jews are also under sin and are guilty before God. In Romans chapter 3, we will learn that the whole world is under sin and is guilty before God.  Romans chapter 3 verses 1-2 continues on from Romans chapter 2 and says, "What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is th...

Father God, thank you for this time that we can spend reading and studying your word, in particular today the book of Romans chapter 3. Thank you Father for the shed blood of Christ and how that He died for our sins, was buried and rose again for our justification. And that by simple faith in this glorious gospel, we are saved. In Jesus's name we pray, Amen.  The shed blood of Christ  Hebrews 9:22b in the KJB says, "and without shedding of blood is no remission."  And Romans 3:25 says, "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;" Have you ever noticed that within Christendom there are many false gospels that leave out the shed blood of Christ? They will tell people "just believe in Jesus"! But to be saved today we are not to just believe in Jesus, but to also believe how that Christ died for our sins (He shed his blood for...

Romans 2: 12-16 Father God, thank you for this time that we can spend reading and studying your Holy Word. Thank you for teaching us in this section that even religious people need salvation too. In Jesus's name, amen.  Today we are continuing to study Romans chapter 2. Now we are moving into another section in Romans chapter 2. Here we are learning about how even the religious Jewish people need salvation and are guilty before God. Let's read over the verses first and then we can go back over each one. Romans 2: 12-16 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their c...

Father God, thank you for this time that we can spend reading and studying your Holy Word. Thank you for teaching us in this section about your righteous judgment. In Jesus's name, amen. Today we are continuing to discuss verses 5-11. 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. Again, in verse 5 we learned tha...

The Judgment of God Romans 2 verses 1 and 2 say, "1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. So let's talk about the judgment of God. God will one day judge ALL men (meaning all men and women of course). If you are an unrighteous person, you will experience as verse 9 says, "Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;" If you are a truly righteous person you will experience as verse 10 says, "But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:" But since NONE are good as chapter 3 verse 10 in Romans says, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" that means that all men would end up...

The Hypocrisy of Unbelievers Man's so-called goodness is still evil. Why? Because they are not actually good, rather they are hypocrites. Romans 2 verse 1 says, "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things." What's really incredible is the hypocrisy of unsaved man's judgment towards one another. In verses 21 and 22 in Romans chapter 2 it says, Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?" We hear and see this kind of hypocrisy all of the time, not just among religionists. For example, the so-called "cancel culture" today will vehemently attack a celebrity or social media influencer over something and later ...

The Apostle Paul says that the things that the "self-righteous" people judge others about are the things that they themselves do.  Romans 2 verse 1 says, "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things." Romans 1 mentions the obvious wickedness of mankind, however its important to realize that it is also the so-called religionists and moralists who are also guilty before God. Romans chapter 2 teaches us that we all need salvation, this includes the very religious (like the apostle Paul had been) and the moralists (who believe that they are "good" because of their humanitarian efforts etc). These people, if they have never actually believed the Gospel of their salvation without works, merely have "a fair shew in the flesh," (Gal 6:12). The reality is that they also sin in their thoughts and words and (often secretly) in t...

In Romans 1 Verses 13-17 is the Gospel. Recently we discussed verses 14-15 and today we will be discussing verses 16-17. Father God thank you so much for your precious, holy word. In Jesus name Amen.  These verses very clearly show us that we are saved by grace through faith alone without works! 16  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. First of all as believers we are not ashamed of the good news of Christ because the gospel itself really worked to save us! Jesus did EVERYTHING necessary and required to redeem us, but we are not forgiven of our sins and redeemed until we consciously choose to believe the gospel. This of course first requires that we recognize that we are sinners and cannot save ourselves. Most of humanity does not recognize this! Many never will, and it's really pride that keeps people separate from salvation; Life in Christ. The gospel is t...

In Romans 1 Verses 13-17 is the Gospel. Today we will be discussing verses 14 and 15. Thank you Father God for this glorious gospel of the grace of God, how that Christ Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again for our justification and that when we simply BELIEVE this gospel we are given eternal life! 14  I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise . Paul was sent out to preach the Gospel of the grace of God to the Gentile Nations. This includes both the educated (Greeks) and the uneducated (Barbarians), the wise and the unwise. As ambassadors for Christ we are NOT to discriminate between groups of people, but to share the gospel of the grace of God with anyone and everyone who is willing to hear it. Sadly there have been many instances where Christendom did not freely share the gospel with all people, but would share it only with those they deemed "worthy" of becoming members of their particular church congregations ...

In Romans 1 Verses 13-17 is the Gospel. Today we will be discussing verse 13. Father God thank you so much for sending your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ to be a propitiation for our sins! In Jesus name, amen.  13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. Paul is letting the Roman believers know that he sincerely cares about their spiritual understanding of the gospel of the grace of God. He doesn't want them to be ignorant - but ignorant of what? Their standing with God first of all and who they are NOW in Christ. Why is it important to understand these things? Because with this clear understanding, we can then choose to walk in the Spirit, instead of after the flesh, and then Christ is living in and through us. This brings glory to God, helps unbelievers come unto Christ (as they see Christ living in and through us and as we share a ...

Thank you Father God for this time that we can spend in your Holy Word, the King James Bible. Thank you also that we can continue to learn this week from the scriptures how believers are to pray today as well as understanding the importance of edification.  We are continuing to discuss the verses in Paul's prayer in Romans chapter 1; today we wil specifically discuss verse 11 today.  11  For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; What is the spiritual gift? Edification. Well, what is the edification in the entire book of Romans? It's understanding who we are in Christ so that we can yeild ourselves to serve righteousness instead of sin. It's all about allowing Christ to live in and through us as believers every day!  In order to understand who we are in Christ we have to understand first of all who we were before our salvation - we were sinners ["in Adam"]. 1 Corinthians 15:22 KJB " For as in Adam ...

Thank you Father God for this time that we can spend in your Holy Word, the King James Bible. Thank you also that we can learn from the scriptures how believers are to pray today.  This section of scripture, verses 8-12, is Paul's prayer; we will discuss verses 8-10 today.  8  First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. I love how Paul begins by saying that he is THANKFUL to God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, for all of the saints in Rome and that their faith in Christ Jesus is now known in the world. As believers we ought to be thankful for fellow believers and we have many other things to be thankful for as well. I have been recording and writing a series of podcasts and blog posts on thankfulness which you might find helpful to your Bible studies and application of sound grace doctrine to your everyday life. Being thankful is part of God's will for us as believers.  1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJ...

Romans 1: 6-7 | Womens Rightly Divided Bible Study  Thank you Father God for this time that we can spend in your Holy Word, the King James Bible. Thank you that we can continue today to study the introduction to Romans and learn more about our calling and that believers are saints now, identified with Christ. In Jesus name Amen. We are continuing our study in Romans chapter 1, specifically we are continuing to study the introduction to Romans. We will be going over verses 6 and 7 today. 6  Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: The called are all believers. God wants for all men (people) to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. He is not picking some people to be saved and then others to go to hell. We have freewill. God does have foreknowledge, but He allows mankind to choose to believe Him or not to. There is no universal salvation either (a false belief that everyone is automatically saved and/or that all people will end up in heaven eventually ...

ROMANS 1:1-3 KJB | Verse by Verse Bible Study for Women  Romans 1: 1-3 - so we have reviewed some of the basic teachings in Romans chapter 1, so let's go over the verses more closely, verse by verse.  But first, feel free to begin this Bible study with prayer.  So verses 1-7 are the introduction. Today we are going to discuss verses 1-3. 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Again we have talked about how Paul is our appointed Apostle for the dispensation of grace ( see here ). Paul is completely separate from the 12 apostles (Gal 2:7-9). He writes specifically to the body of Christ, but he will also mention throughout his Epistles the unsaved Gentiles and Jews as well as the Jewish believing remnant. Paul qualifies as an Apostle because he saw the risen and ascended Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus (Christ's light had blinded him temporarily) and was saved and called to be an apostle for the dispensation o...