By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 Are Christians exempt from paying taxes? What does the Bible teach about the purpose for taxation, and the Christians’ responsibility to their elected officials? Audio Version Previous Article Romans 13:6-7 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 10 This whole passage of scripture, verses 1-7, is like a little block that is…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 Dr. Barber explains the individuality of living out of our own convictions, the responsibility now that comes along with the strong in the faith towards the weaker brother, and the integrity of the command that God has given. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 14:22-15:3 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 16…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 What is “love without hypocrisy”? Dr. Barber explains how Paul has framed his answer to that question. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 12:9-13 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 6 Have you ever heard the seven last words of the dead church, “We never did it that way before”? Have you…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 How are we to treat one another within the body of Christ? How should we respond to persecution? A fellow Christian’s victories? A fellow Christian’s sorrow? Dr. Barber explains. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 12:14-17 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 7 I love the chorus, “The Family of God.” I’m…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 In this study we talk about being a useful vessel to the Lord. Paul has described that Christ does His work through him. But in order for Christ to work through us, we must be surrendered vessels, available for Him to use. Dr. Barber explains. Audio Version Previous Article Romans…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 Dr. Barber explains that the transformation to living under grace includes major “renovations” in our lives. Previous Article Romans 12:2 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 2 The first thing you do as a grateful bond-servant of the Lord Jesus, transformed by the mes­sage of grace, is present your body. But…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 Nowhere in the New Testament did Jesus ever advocate that His followers were to rebelliously change the form of government or even try to reform society. His purpose was clear. He did not seek to reform society from without, He sought to reform, to transform, souls from within. Audio Version…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 What are the spiritual gifts? How are they to be used? Audio Version Previous Article Romans 12:5-8 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 4 Look at verse 6 of Romans chapter 12: “And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let each exercise them accordingly.”…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 What are the spiritual gifts? How do we get a spiritual gift? How are we to use our spiritual gifts? What instructions has God given to us about them? Dr. Barber explains. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 12:1-8 Our Responsibilities Under Grace, Part 5 We are reminded in Romans 6:6-7;…

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 Dr. Barber explains the results of having the Holy Spirit living within us. He also shows the difference between those who have the Spirit in their lives, and those who do not. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 8:5-11 Free to Be What God Wants Us to Be, Part 2 How…