The Word From Thurles

Jesus came into the world not only so that we could be forgiven; He came to condemn sin in the flesh so that we can change. Romans 8:1 - 4.

Paul has told us that we're dead to sin: we are no longer slaves to it; we are slaves to God now. But we still have a battle with sin every single day. How come? What’s going on with us? Why do we still keep sinning? Romans 7:15 - 25

What about the Law? If we're saved by grace alone through faith alone, does the law not matter anymore? Is the law a bad thing? Romans 7:7 - 14

What about all those Old Testament rules and regulations that were so important to the Jews for hundreds of years? If the righteousness God gives has nothing to do with keeping the law — if it’s down to faith and faith alone — does the law not matter any more? Romans 7:1 – 6.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. You know it by heart, but maybe you have never really thought about why Paul wrote it and how it fits with the rest of Romans 6.

Do you have sins — or maybe just one particular sin — that you struggle with? A sin or sins that keep pulling you down? I think you’ll find this passage from Paul's letter to the Romans helpful. Romans 6:1 – 13

Should we keep on sinning so that God can go on showing us more and more of his wonderful grace? Romans 6:1 – 4.

When Adam sinned it's as if we all sinned: we have to pay the penalty for his sin. But there's good news. Romans 5:12 – 21

Paul has told us what the good news is, and it is very good news. But what does it mean? What difference does it make? If we have been justified by faith, what? What changes? Romans 5:1 – 11.

Abraham was justified by faith, David was justified by faith, Gentiles can be justified by faith, People who don’t even know the law can be justified by faith. Righteousness through faith has always been the way. There is no other way. Romans 4

Have you considered the consequences of the fact that you are saved by faith alone? Romans 3:21 – 22

Here’s the problem. The only thing that will satisfy God: the only thing that can make you acceptable to Him is righteousness — perfect righteousness. But there's good news. Romans 3:21 – 26.

Our excuses don't stand. God has good reason to be angry with everyone. Romans 2:1 – 3:20.

What’s happening to the world? It seems to be going from bad to worse: moral standards are dropping through the floor. Do you ever wonder what is going on? Paul knows the answer. Romans 1:24 – 32.

In Romans 1:18 – 23 Paul tells us that God is angry with everyone and he tells us why. It's not good news, but you need to hear the bad news so that you can appreciate just how good the good news is.

Paul was never ashamed of the good news about Jesus — the message God had called Him to proclaim. In this passage, he tells us why. Romans 1:8 – 17.

Romans 1:1 - 7. Paul introduces himself to the believers in Rome.

Peter’s almost done. He’s ready to wind it up but before he puts his pen down there are four things he wants to emphasise. 2 Peter 3:14 – 18.

“Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be.” Peter helps us to answer that question. 2 Peter 3:10 - 13.

Do you ever wonder, why is Jesus taking so long about coming back? Why does He let the world carry on the way it is? Peter has the answer. 2 Peter 3:1 – 9

Peter goes to great lengths to be sure we know how to spot a false teacher. 2 Peter 2:10 - 22.

Peter warns that there will always be false teachers among us. We don't need to be anxious: God can deal with them. But on the other hand, we must not be complacent and sit back and do nothing. 2 Peter 2:1 – 10.

The world is a confusing place. Sometimes it feels like you are stumbling about in the dark, but there's no need for that. Peter says you have everything you need to be a strong godly Christian and, he says, you have all the light you need to guide you through the world. We're continuing with our look at 2 Peter. This week: 2 Peter 1:12 – 21.

You already have everything you need to live a godly life. You have the faith, you have everything else that is necessary, you have the power of God behind it all and you have all of God's magnificent promises.

In this episode, we begin a new season looking at 2 Peter. Knowing that he's nearing the end of his time on earth, Peter's writing to warn the believers under his care to stay strong. In his introduction, he drops in an interesting thought: we all have the same kind of faith he had.