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Romans - Part 11 - Unity in Christ
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Romans - Part 11 - Unity in Christ

By Craig Safar · August 26, 2026

Paul's words are for us (both weak and strong believers) to not judge (fight, argue, discourage) one another over such things. The judgement here is not general judgement, rather it is about such things that aren't necessarily "unChristian" to do especially if it draws us closer to God. For example, if a weaker believer thinks eating meat separates them from God, a stronger believer shouldn't force them to eat meat to disprove them. The better approach is the for the stronger believer to disciple and mentor the weaker believer until they better understand Scripture to know that the issue isn't the meat itself but rather our hearts towards God.

Romans - Part 10 - God's Sovereignty
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Romans - Part 10 - God's Sovereignty

By Craig Safar · August 15, 2026

The "good" mentioned is the ultimate good, our salvation and final glorification (complete freedom of sin, suffering, and death; perfect likeness of Christ; and eternal fellowship with God). God does not take actions outside of His character, but He is not limited by sin's influence either. Here are a few things God can do with the bad in the world for good: He can use it to deepen our dependence on Him, to produce spiritual maturity, to expose and turn us from sin, to equip us to comfort others, to advance the gospel, and to display His glory.

Romans - Part 08 - Israel and God's Plan
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Romans - Part 08 - Israel and God's Plan

By Craig Safar · July 24, 2026

A person’s heritage or upbringing does not automatically make them a child of God, as true belief relies on divine calling rather than family legacy. Paul explains that God’s plan expanded beyond Israel to extend mercy to all people, calling believers to share the gospel faithfully until His grand design is complete.

Romans - Part 07 - Role of the Law
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Romans - Part 07 - Role of the Law

By Craig Safar · July 17, 2026

As we are reminded of our sin, we shouldn't feel beaten up. It is okay to feel remorseful and sorry but we don't have to stay there. Remember, who has lives as we did so that He could bear our sin and defeat sin on our behalf? Jesus, when we feel broken or convicted we know we can go to Him for renewal and strength for overcoming our sin. And don't forget that the Holy Spirit resides in all believers to help us grow in and understand God's Word.

Romans - Part 06 - Life in the Spirit
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Romans - Part 06 - Life in the Spirit

By Craig Safar · July 9, 2026

Am I being led by my sin or by the Holy Spirit? If we try to defeat our sin on our own we are fighting an up hill battle (not something you can win). Only the Holy Spirit can empower us to defeat our sin as He works in us.

Romans - Part 05 - Grace and Salvation
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Romans - Part 05 - Grace and Salvation

By Craig Safar · June 11, 2026

There is comfort in the fact that salvation is based on Christ's work on the cross and not my own doing. Now, this does not give us a license to sin or do as we please. Rather, we are to grow more Christlike and ultimately not be like the rest of the world.

Romans - Part 04 - Universality of Sin
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Romans - Part 04 - Universality of Sin

By Craig Safar · June 4, 2026

There is a lot to read this session, but I will highlight some main points and let you expand on what is discussed below. Like I said at the beginning, we are going to push the S.O.A.P. Bible study method to do what it is not meant to, in this case, using it for three groups of longer, related passages. Instead of writing out off of these passages, study each one individually and write out some key verses from each. This will also help train you on identifying the main purpose(s) of passages as you continue to study them.

Romans - Part 03 - Justification by Faith and not Works
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Romans - Part 03 - Justification by Faith and not Works

By Craig Safar · May 25, 2026

These posts will start to get more concise as tools, resources, and other helpful items are explained in previous posts. Starting from here on, I will focus mostly on the actual S.O.A.P. process as these are meant to be read in order to build up the whole book we are focusing on.

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