Listen to the study here: Romans 5:12-17 Read here: Romans 5 Review Calvin on theme of Romans: “Man’s only righteousness is the mercy of God in Christ, when it is offered by the Gospel and received by faith.” Romans 1:17 and elsewhere. Luther: Simul iustus et peccator = At the same time, righteous and a … Continue reading Romans 5:12-17, Ending Death’s Reign
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Sowing DIVE Seeds
"......But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold." Luke 8:4-8 In the parable of the sower, Jesus used the analogy of a seed to help His disciples understand how the Word of God works in the lives of people. When God's word falls on the "good ground" of a … Continue reading Sowing DIVE Seeds
Understanding vs. Memorization
A Google search of the phrase "understanding versus memorization" yielded some of the following comments: "The old style of teaching used to stress memorization." "More and more top-level research on how we learn backs up the benefits of 'teaching for understanding' versus memorization." "Productive thinking is defined as thinking based on an understanding of the nature … Continue reading Understanding vs. Memorization
Studying His Word and His Works 