Closer To Heaven
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In Romans chapter 1, Paul was dealing specifically with the sins of the Gentiles, the pagans, those who had lost sight of God a long time ago and, thus, had fallen into the most degrading of practices. Image © Kevin Carden Goodsalt.com But he wasn’t going to let his own people, his own countrymen, off the hook either.
Read more at the source: Wednesday: What Jews and Gentiles Share in Common
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At the turn of the twentieth century, people lived with the idea that humanity was improving, that morality would increase, and that science and technology would help usher in a utopia. Human beings, it was believed, were essentially on the path toward perfection. Through the right kind of education and moral training, it was thought that humans could greatly improve themselves and their society.
Read more at the source: Tuesday: Progress?
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The power of God. The power of God is illustrated by three key words in Romans 1:16-17: gospel, righteousness, faith. What is the special meaning of these words as they relate to all new Christians in Paul’s day and today? 1) The gospel or the good _____; righteousness or being ________ with God; 3) faith in a future by total _______ in God. All have sinned. Is the statement by Paul that “all have sinned” good news to you
Read more at the source: Lesson 3: The Human Condition – Discussion Starters
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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Jew and Gentile,” pp. 188-192 , 194-197 ; “Apostasy in Galatia,” pp. 383-388 , in The Acts of the Apostles ; “The Law Given to Israel,” pp. 310-312 ; “The Law and the Covenants,” pp.
Read more at the source: Friday: Further Thought – The Controversy
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However clear the council, there were those who sought to go their own way and who continued to advocate that the Gentiles keep Jewish traditions and laws. For Paul this became a very serious matter; that is, it wasn’t trifling over the fine points of faith. It had become a denial of the gospel of Christ itself. Read Galatians 1:1-12
Read more at the source: Thursday: Paul and the Galatians
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