In his 1521 translation of the Greek New Testament into German Luther used the word allein (alone) in his translation of Romans 3:28, which says, “For we reckon that a man is justified through faith apart from the works of the law.” Luther was right. He captured Paul's intent, which was to teach salvation sola fide, by faith alone.  

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In Romans 5:1-11, the Apostle Paul preached the bad news of our sin and the good news of our free, once-for-all, justification and salvation. The heart of passage is that, in Christ, God loves sinners, justifies them, saves them, and as a consequence, sanctifies them by his love and Spirit. 

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 "To those who struggle with faith and life, Paul assures that nothing - absolutely nothing - that can keep us from the love of God in Christ Jesus."

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The Internet has given us access to all sorts of things, including unfettered access to evil. Only by finding contentment in Christ will be find the strength to turn away from this easily accessible evil.

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Office Hours talks with Dr. J.V. Fesko about his new book, "Romans: Lectio Continua Commentary on the New Testament."

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We are all sinners. But Christ suffered for our sins and has redeemed us with his precious blood. 

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As Paul struggles with the realities of unbelief and opposition to his work, he resolves his anguish by contemplating the being of God. We may resolve our discouragements by meditating on the Triune God.

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Dr. Godfrey delivers the Fall 2015 President's Chapel devotion considering Romans 1:1-7, 15-17; 16:25-27.

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Office Hours talks with Dr. Michael S. Horton about the relationship between justification and sanctification.

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Office Hours talks with Rev. Joel E. Kim about the history of interpreting Romans 7 and the unbiblical teaching of Christian perfectionism.

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Office Hours talks with Dr. David M. VanDrunen about a recent volume he co-edited with Robert F. Cochran entitled Law and the Bible: Justice, Mercy and Legal Institutions.

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A defense of the Reformed tradition's exegesis of Romans 8:29-30 and the doctrine of the ordo salutis.

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Central to the Apostle Paul's ministerial focus is encouraging other leaders in the church to above all minister to the saints.

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In the term "mystery," Paul refers to wisdom, which is implicit in the Old Testament and revealed through the Spirit's work in the apostles.

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Paul defends himself against the Romans who accuse him of misunderstanding law in the life of the New Covenant believer.

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