Romans Bible Study

In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul makes a pivotal transition and starts teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are to live a Spirit-led life. Paul mentions the Holy Spirit 20 times in Romans 8. This chapter is important for us to understand the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Brad Reaves taught from Romans 8 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. To learn more, go to http://www.mycrossway.org

In Part 2 of the Law and the Believer, Pastor Brad again reviews the core definitions of propitiation, redemption, justification, and sanctification. He covers the three types of sanctification and then reviews Romans 7:1-6. The purpose of the Old Testament law includes moral, ceremonial, and civil laws. Christians must avoid extreme positions that completely disregard the Old Testament or operate in legalism. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on March 20, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

Chapter 7 is a pinnacle in Paul's teaching to the Romans. Key terms must be understood, including propitiation, redemption, justification, and sanctification. Additionally, the three types of sanctification are covered: positional, progressive, and ultimate. Dr. Brad Reaves taught from Romans 7 on March 13, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In Part 3 of The Law and the Believer, Pastor Brad finishes his teaching on Romans 7. This chapter can easily be taken to extremes. On one side, the legalist says you must follow the law (and many additional rules he or she may add); on the other, it introduces antinomianism. This is a belief that Christians are not bound to follow moral laws because we live in an age of Grace. So how, then, are we to live? This video will give direction, as explained in Romans 7. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on April 17, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

We continue the introduction of Romans by looking at the Apostle Paul, the church in Rome, and why he wrote this letter. Paul defines himself as a slave to Christ. In the letter, he teaches the Gospel. This letter teaches Christians how to live in Christ. Romans defines the Gospel of Grace. He affirms Jesus as God's Son, yet he comes to us as fully man. He is Jesus Messiah—the Lord. We, as believers, are given the title "Beloved of God." This study was taught by Dr. Brad Reaves at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD on September 13, 2023. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In the New Testament, Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome, and his letter is recorded in the Book of Romans. This book gives clear theological direction on the Gospel and how we are to live as Christians. In this introduction, Dr. Reaves gives an overview of Romans and applies its truth to our daily lives. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching at CrossWay Christian Fellowship on September 6, 2023, in Hagerstown, MD. For more information, go to http://www.mycrossway.org.

The Apostle Paul wrote that he is not ashamed of the Gospel. This is a steadfast statement that all believers in Jesus Christ must embrace and live out. This Bible study reviews Romans 1:16-17 and this core statement of faith for today's believer. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on September 27, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

Pastor Brad continues in Romans, noting that Paul is thankful for the Roman church and has heard about their faithfulness. He encourages them in this passage. Paul prays for them, and we, as Christians, should pray for one another. He was concerned about the church's well-being. Like Paul, we should encourage our fellow believers. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this Bible study on September 20, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In this Romans passage (Romans 2:1-5), Paul asks, “Do you suppose you will escape God’s judgment?” We are recipients of God's love, as is all the world. We should be humble, praise God, and share the truth of God as revealed in the Bible. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this study on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In Romans, the Apostle Paul warns what will happen to a society that rejects God. A demonically driven malady will infect a society when it abandons God's very natural principles. Paul witnessed this in Rome, and we are witnessing this today in the United States. Pastor Brad reviews how God's wrath presents itself, including abandoning society to its sinful desires. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on October 4, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In Part 2 of When God Abandons Society, Pastor Brad reviews that God’s wrath is real, and there comes a point in a person's or society's life when they refuse to repent and put their faith in Him, He will leave them to their own folly. He then covers five kinds of wrath in the Bible. Dr. Brad Reaves preached this at Crossway Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, October 25th in Hagerstown, MD. www.mycrossway.org

Jews were entrusted with the Word of God. They demonstrate the faithfulness of God. And in Part 2, we learn that Jews demonstrate the justice of God. Jews are God's chosen people and Christian replacement theology is unbiblical. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on December 13, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

This video offers a summary of Romans chapters 1-3. This was presented by Tim Lafferty on January 17, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

At the end of Chapter 3, Paul explains the law can never justify us, but there is a way to be declared righteous in the eyes of God apart from the law. It is by faith in Jesus Christ. We can be justified (just as if we had not sinned) through God's grace. Tim Lafferty taught from Romans 3 on January 24, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Romans 4 focuses on Abraham's faith. Genesis clearly states that Abraham's faith was counted to him as righteousness. Abraham was not justified by works—it was God's gift to him. Tim Lafferty teaches from Romans 4 on January 31, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In this Wednesday night teaching, Pastor Brad examines how Romans 4 establishes some of the tenets of the Christian faith, including justification by faith, propitiation, and redemption. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on February 7, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Pastor Brad begins the Romans study by reviewing terms important to understanding the book of Romans: propitiation, redemption, and justification. This passage clarifies that our salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ. Abraham's righteousness was not from good works—it was by faith. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this passage of Romans on February 14, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Pastor Brad covers The Eternal Security of the Believer as outlined in Romans 5:1-11. In that passage, 6 bonds hold us securely in our relationship with Jesus Christ. This Bible study was presented by Dr. Brad Reaves at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD, on February 21, 2024. https://www.mycrossway.org/

If the Jews are not saved by Judaism (which they are not- they are saved through faith in Jesus), then what advantage is it to be a Jew? Pastor Brad reviews Jewish history to clarify that there are many disadvantages (historically) to being a Jew. The Apostle Paul defines one advantage of being a Jew: they were entrusted with the Word of God. And the covenant written about is still good even today. God's covenant with Israel is eternal. The Jew also demonstrates God's justice. We must trust and obey God from the heart, not as an outward sign (such as circumcision). Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on December 6, 2023, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

If the Jews are God's chosen people, does that mean they get a free pass into heaven? Pastor Brad covers this issue as he teaches from the Book of Romans 2:17-29. Dr. Bradford Reaves taught this lesson at Crossway Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In Romans 2:6-11, the Apostle Paul addresses the role of "works" in a believer's life. All men will face judgment. The unsaved at the Great White Throne for damnation, the saved at the Bema Seat of Christ for rewards. So works are not for salvation but have consequences and will influence eternity. Our works (fruit) also display our faith and the realness of our beliefs. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. http://www.mycrossway.org

In this teaching, we review Romans 5:12-21. We examine how, with Adam, one man's fall brought sin into the world. But compared to Jesus Christ. This man, the second Adam, brought salvation into the world by becoming the perfect sacrifice and atonement for all sin to those who believe in Him. This was taught by Tim Lafferty at CrossWay Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

Keith Witmer introduces Romans 6 as we learn that our old man dies in Christ, and we are made new in Him. Even if our body dies, we are assured that we are alive in Christ. This study occurred on March 6, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/