Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Pondering the Bible
The Core of Christian Theology. Romans 8:21-31
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Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 3:21–31 (RSV) as Paul’s conclusion that everyone—Jew and Gentile—sins and cannot save themselves by obeying the law. They explain key terms Paul uses: saving faith in Jesus as the perfect God-man and sacrifice, justification as being declared not guilty and made sinless by God’s response to faith, grace as an undeserved gift, redemption as being bought back from slavery to sin, and expiation as Jesus’ suffering and death that makes amends for sin. They highlight God’s divine forbearance in delaying deserved punishment to give people time to believe, exclude boasting based on works, affirm one God who saves all through faith, and note Paul will next show in Romans 4 how Abraham was saved by faith.
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