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Romans 9

The non-Israelites entrusted Jesus and found righteousness while Israel focused on behavior modification and missed it.

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Romans 8

Everyone propelled by God’s Spirit is God’s child.

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Romans 7

Corruption in our flesh opposes our minds.

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Romans 6

We aren’t enslaved to corruption; we’re enslaved to God. 

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Romans 5

Adam unleashed corruption while Christ unleashed life. 

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Romans 4

Like Abraham, we receive good standing by depending on God—not by following the law.

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Romans 2

The law applies to everyone. God’s people are defined by his Spirit (not their heritage).

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Romans 1

Humanity rejected an imperishable God to pursue perishables, so God handed us over to our perversions.

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James 5

Live in light of Christ’s return.

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James 4

Selfishness causes conflict & estrangement from God, but there’s grace. Don’t judge others because that’s God’s job.

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James 3

Our words can do a lot of damage. Blessing and curses have 2 different sources.

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James 2

Depending on God is useless if it doesn’t result in action.

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