Issues In Perspective

Paul expresses his agony that His people have rejected Jesus as their Messiah and then begins his defense of God's sovereign freedom, which extends through chapter 11.

Paul closes this important chapter on sanctification by highlighting the intercessory work of the Spirit, the goal of sanctification and the security of the believer in Christ.

The Holy Spirit confirms we are God's children, is the source of our hope and prays for us when we cannot verbalize a prayer.

Paul counsels on the doctrine of sanctification and the Holy Spirit as his answer to the struggles with the flesh in chapter 7.

Paul details the struggle at the heart of sanctification--between the flesh and the Spirit.

Because we are dead to sin (6:1-14), we are no longer in bondage to sin and we are dead to the Law.

As Paul begins his transition from justification to a discussion of sanctification, he constructs the new identity of those who have been justified by faith.

Paul explains why, in terms of God's redemptive plan, Adam and Jesus are the two most important people in history.

The Apostle Paul develops the doctrine of our reconciliation with God through the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Paul answers the important question, "How was Abraham justified?”

The saving Righteousness and the judging righteousness of God meet at the cross making it possible for God to justify all those who place their faith In Jesus and His finished work.

Paul answers three Jewish objections and then demonstrates the universal depravity of all humanity.

Paul reviews the witness of God's law on our hearts and the witness of human conscience.

Paul details the three consequences of rejecting God's revelation--perverse human sexuality, a depraved mind and the downward spiral of evil.

Paul explains the three reasons for his letter and proposes the thesis of his book: justification by faith.

Romans 1:1-8 - Paul introduces himself as a servant and Apostle of Jesus, who is the Messiah and Son of God, vindicated by HIs resurrection as the Lord.

As Joseph administers relief from the famine, Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, and then his others sons, securing the promise from Joseph to be buried in the Promised Land.

Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, brings the clan of Jacob to Egypt where they settle in the rich Nile Delta at Goshen.

Joseph oversees four tests of his brothers to see their faithfulness, their honesty and to sensitize their conscience to effect repentance in their lives.

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream and is elevated to power in Egypt, where he oversees the preparation for the famine God said would come, and meets his brothers for the first time in 20 years.