Romans 2 begins in a striking way, “Not to judge”. Paul in chapter one of Romans has been commenting on the spirally into immorality by those who reject God. He however knows that we can feel pretty good about ourselves by looking at others and therefore he warns us not to judge. What Paul means […]
King Ahab marks a new low in Israel’s relationship with God. There is the entry of a powerful woman, Jezebel, who brings her gods from Sidon to Samaria. There is no-longer any pretence that they are really worshipping God, as they have done in the past but now there is no room for God at […]
It is possible to know the truth and yet not act on that truth. So knowing God is all-powerful, all-wise, good, loving and sovereign when carefully considered should allow us not to be anxious. Yet knowing these things, we still often are. Romans 1:16-32 speaks of people suppressing the truth. That everyone because of creation […]
In this Sermon we look briefly at a number of the kings of Israel and how each of them failed. The primary reason for their failure was because they refused to acknowledge God and even though some of them has a success of sorts, none of their success was beneficial to God’s people and brought […]
Romans 1:18 tells us that the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness. There will be a final day when Jesus returns and the wrath of God will be revealed at that time. Yet this verse says that it is being revealed now. So in what ways do we see the […]
If there are lessons to be learnt from Asa for us as individuals is that as Christians, we can become less gracious and in fact harsh as we become older. The more important lesson is that we start to rely on ourselves too much and less on God! Our natural inclination is to rely on […]
Romans 1:16-18 are the verses which many say the whole rest of Romans then unpacks. Romans 1:17, in particular, is often known as Martin Luther’s verse, one upon which much of the reformation focussed. Yet when we break down the elements of it and study the verse can we really explain what it means? What […]
The familiar cycle in judges continues. Except this time before sending a judge God first sends a prophet. The question is asked whether God will always just be merciful, no matter what? But then what about his judgement and wrath against sin? Or will he eventually just give up and abandon his people? But then […]