Category Archives: A Biblical Gospel

An Exposition of The Book of Romans

Romans 6, Union With Christ

Posted on April 9, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction All of mankind are guilty before God, having not lived out the light of His ways that they have received. Every human being knows something of God’s law, either through the conscience or the Bible, and yet we have … Continue reading →

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Romans 7:1-13, The Law and The Unbeliever

Posted on April 8, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction In Paul’s systematic presentation of the Gospel recorded for us in the book of Romans, Paul shows from this own experience the power of the law in the unbeliever. Initially he revealed that all of humanity are guilty before … Continue reading →

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Romans 7:14 – 25, Battling With Sin

Posted on April 7, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction As Paul has progressed through the Book of Romans, he has clearly shown that the only way any human being alive can be right with God is through the Gospel, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans chapters … Continue reading →

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Romans 4, Salvation Has Always Been Through Faith Alone

Posted on March 6, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction The book of Romans is Paul’s working out of what the gospel is. He’s shown that all of humanity is guilty before God (Romans 1:18 – 3:20). Those who have had direct access to God’s word, the scriptures, have … Continue reading →

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Romans 5:1 – 11, God At Peace With The Believer

Posted on March 6, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction The Apostle Paul has shown that all people are guilty before God (Romans 1:18 – 3:20), and that they only means open to mankind is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21 – 31). Then he has … Continue reading →

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Overview Of The Book Of Romans

Posted on March 6, 2011 by The Contender

Keeping The Cross Central The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for His people. His death and resurrection accomplished their innocence before God on the coming Day of Judgment, gives them the ability to please God now through holy … Continue reading →

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Romans 5:12 – 21, God’s Triumph Over Man’s Sin

Posted on March 5, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction In Romans chapters 1 – 3 the apostle Paul has shown that all of mankind is guilty before God and that only faith in the Lord Jesus Chris can save us. After this in Romans chapter 4 -5 he … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:18 – 32, A People Under Judgement

Posted on February 2, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Paul has introduced the great theme of this letter to the church in Rome earlier in chapter 1: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone … Continue reading →

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Resources – Sermon Transcripts

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Contender

With the exception of the article on Romans 1:18 – 32, all the blog posts for “A Biblical Gospel” have been produced from transcripts of sermons. The blog posts are  around half the length of the original transcript. The full … Continue reading →

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Romans 8:1 – 17, God’s Judgment on Sin

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Sin’s power over us was absolute, and had the direst of consequences for our lives. Only Christ’s death on the Cross could break the power of such an immeasurably strong tyrant. Sin enslaved us, leading us into patterns of … Continue reading →

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