Decoding Romans Chapter 5 A Second Adam? Introduction What does it mean to have peace with God? What is the true meaning of shalom in its original Hebrew context? Did Paul believe in original sin—that people are born into sin? What role does the Law of God play in sin? These are just a few […]
Understanding the Three Types of Righteousness in the Bible Did you know that the Bible speaks of three different types of righteousness? Many Christians have only been taught about the righteousness of Christ, but neglecting the other two leads to misunderstandings of scripture and incorrect theological conclusions. As we continue studying Romans, particularly chapter four, […]
What are the works of the law? Introduction: The Divide Between Gentile and Jewish Believers In the opening chapters of Romans, Paul addresses the divide between Gentile and Jewish believers, challenging long-held assumptions about identity, law, and judgment. The apostle moves through these topics with a keen understanding of the first-century Jewish and Gentile mindsets, […]
Justified by the Law? Almost every pastor of every Christian denomination interprets Paul as speaking against the Law of God, suggesting it is irrelevant for Christians today. However, in Romans chapter 2, Paul clearly states that the only way to be justified and righteous before God is to be a doer of the Word. This […]
Decoding Romans: Chapter 1 Rediscovering Paul’s Message in a Hebraic Context In his groundbreaking teaching, Decoding Romans: Chapter 1 – Christian Slavery?, Jim Staley invites viewers on a transformative journey through the Book of Romans. This verse-by-verse commentary unpacks Paul’s writings from their original Hebraic-Jewish context, challenging 1,700 years of traditional interpretations shaped by Romanized […]
A Revolutionary Perspective The entire Christian Church recognizes the Book of Romans as foundational to Christian theology and doctrine. However, what if recently surfaced information challenges everything we thought we understood about the Apostle Paul and his true message over the last 1700 years? We’ve been interpreting Paul’s writings through the lens of a Western […]
Navigating Life’s Storms Have you ever felt like your life was caught in the middle of a storm—a spiritual hurricane, perhaps—where every direction feels uncertain, and no matter how hard you try, you seem to be tossed around? If you have, you’re not alone. The Apostle Paul’s journey in Acts 27-28 offers profound insights into […]
Paul Appeals to Caesar Paul’s Conversion and Mission: A Call to Be the Light The life and mission of Paul, formerly known as Saul, serve as a transformative narrative of redemption and purpose. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul experienced a dramatic encounter with God that redirected his zeal and passion toward spreading the […]
How many of you can pinpoint a moment, a defining moment where something happened that radically changed your life? For some of you, this message is that moment. As Christians, we’ve always been told that our faith starts in the New Testament and so our entire lives had been fashioned from that idea. But what […]
Paul’s Testimony and Its Relevance Today By Jim Staley, 2024 We’ve all heard the powerful verse: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). But what exactly is a testimony, and how can we relate to Paul’s testimony as we dive deeper into the heart of […]
