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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this […]

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline […]

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your […]

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, […]

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, […]

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor […]

“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let […]

“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous […]

✍️ Written by Paul in AD 57, the Book of Romans remains one of the richest theological letters in the New Testament. But why was it written? What was happening in Rome at the time? And how does any of it relate to life in 2025? Let’s explore these questions — because understanding the culture […]

Romans 3:21–31 – “But Now…” The Righteousness of God Revealed Romans 3:21–31 reveals that the righteousness of God is given through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from the law, as a gift of grace to all who believe. There are moments in Scripture where everything changes in just two words. “But now…” After the weight […]

Romans 2:12–29 — Why Religious Privilege Cannot Save: The Law, the Conscience, and Circumcision of the Heart Romans 2:12–29 explains that possessing the law does not make a person righteous before God. Both Jews and Gentiles stand accountable because true righteousness requires obedience from the heart, not merely outward religious identity. Paul shows that hearing […]

Romans 2:1–11 — God’s Righteous Judgment and the Danger of Hypocrisy Romans 2:1–11 marks a dramatic shift in Paul’s argument. In Romans 1, the apostle described the downward spiral of humanity when God is rejected. The focus appeared to be on “them” — those who suppress truth, exchange God’s glory, and descend into moral corruption. […]

Romans 1:18–25 — When Truth Is Exchanged for a Lie The Revelation of God’s Wrath Romans 1:18–25 reveals how God’s wrath is displayed when humanity suppresses the truth, rejects God’s self-revelation in creation, and exchanges the glory of the Creator for idolatry—resulting in moral and spiritual disorder. The opening chapter of Romans moves swiftly from […]

Romans 1:16–17 — Why Is the Gospel the Power of God and How Do the Righteous Live? Romans 1:16–17 reveals that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes and that God’s righteousness is received and lived out by faith, showing why the gospel stands at the very heart of […]

Romans 1:8–15 — Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome and the Power of the Gospel Explore Romans 1:8-15 (ESV) to understand Paul’s longing to visit Rome and the power of the Gospel and discover its profound impact today. This lesson is part of our verse-by-verse series through Romans. For the full index and working links, visit […]

Throughout his ministry, the apostle Paul faced numerous challenges and opposition, including multiple imprisonments for preaching the Gospel. Despite these trials, Paul remained steadfast in his faith, and God used him to spread the message of salvation and strengthen the early church. In these times of solitude Paul wrote many letters. The prison epistles are […]