“What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.” (Romans 3:1–2, KJV 1900) I would say that few Christians have studied the Old Testament. I have even heard that some think that the Old Testament, the HebrewContinue reading “Guardians of Truth (Romans 3:1-8)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
The Surgeon of the Heart (Rom 2:25-29)
“But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.” (Romans 2:29, ESV) The entire premise of Renewingtheheart.org is that the condition of the heart of man and the heart of the church is whatContinue reading “The Surgeon of the Heart (Rom 2:25-29)”
Hurdling the Barrier of Self-Glorification
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV) I mentioned last week that I would send out a brief synopsis of each chapter of the book, “Hurdling Barriers.” The book deals with barriers to being a healthy church. This first chapter inContinue reading “Hurdling the Barrier of Self-Glorification”
Walk the Talk (Romans 2:17-24)
“For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.” (Romans 2:24, KJV 1900) I am in the process of writing a book called “Hurdling the Barriers.” It covers some of the most significant and often overlooked barriers to church health. I have taken an honest look at myContinue reading “Walk the Talk (Romans 2:17-24)”
Evidence On that Day (Romans 2:12-16)
“Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.” (Romans 2:15–16, KJV 1900) I mentioned before that IContinue reading “Evidence On that Day (Romans 2:12-16)”
No Partiality (Romans 2:6-11)
“Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: For there is no respect of persons with God.” (Romans 2:9–11, KJV 1900) If youContinue reading “No Partiality (Romans 2:6-11)”
Hardened Hearts (Romans 2:4-5)
“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;” (Romans 2:4–5, KJV 1900) The heart isContinue reading “Hardened Hearts (Romans 2:4-5)”
Recognizing Truth (Romans 2:1-3)
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.” (Romans 2:1, KJV 1900) Often, when I evangelize, I will ask do you think you are a good person? To which most will say of course. They basicallyContinue reading “Recognizing Truth (Romans 2:1-3)”
The Health Vs. Growth Continuum
I thought that each week, I would present a snippet of what will be included in the book I am working on, “Hurdling Barriers” that looks at overcoming the barriers to church health and growth. This excerpt is from the introduction. . . . from what I have observed, churches often lose their way becauseContinue reading “The Health Vs. Growth Continuum”
Approving Evil (Romans 1:28-32)
“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done . . . Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those whoContinue reading “Approving Evil (Romans 1:28-32)”
Renewing the Heart 