Author Archives: Clark Bunch

About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

Life in Christ

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Full disclosure, I might not should have tried to preach this morning. I was not coughing before the service started and I have not continued since it ended, but trying to sing and preach triggered a response. I feel better … Continue reading →

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Peace with God

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Some well known passages of scripture in today’s text. “The love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit” sounds awesome but certainly more well known is “God shows his love for us in that while … Continue reading →

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What Abraham’s Faith Means to Us

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. This was written not only for him but also for us.

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Abraham’s Justification

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Abraham’s Justification came through faith, apart from works and the law, and before circumcision.

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Righteousness Through Faith

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Clark Bunch

After a few weeks of hearing about God’s judgement, we could call this “The Gospel According to Romans 3.”

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God’s Righteousness Upheld

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Clark Bunch

After a few weeks we are almost ready to speak to a different subject. The tone is going to change after this week and we will focus on the grace that comes through Christ Jesus.

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The Law Does Not Produce Righteousness

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Keeping the Law would please God but no one can do so perfectly. Circumcision, like baptism, should be an outward symbol of an inward change but the symbol is not the thing.

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God’s Righteous Judgement

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Clark Bunch

As we get into Romans chapter 2 keep in mind that Paul is building a case. He is heading towards something, laying the groundwork now for a conclusion later. Only God can be a perfect, righteous judge.