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Grey Gardens

August 14, 2024 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Condemnation, Rom 1:18; 8:1; 12:1-2, slavery to sin

In 1975, Grey Gardens, a documentary film, was released. The deeply troubling film follows the lives of Edith “Big Edie” Bouvier Beale and her daughter, “Little Edie.” Former New York socialites, the women were also close relatives of Jackie Onassis. Little Edie was a model in her youth, and both women had lived the first

September 6, 2021

Why is Romans 5:12-21 About “Slavery to Sin” and Not About “Condemnation”?

Rom 5:12-21, Rom 8:1, Romans 6, Sanctification Principles, slavery to sin

In Rom 5:12, what is the actual translation of katakrima? Is it referring to slavery to sin or to condemnation? Bob and Shawn delve into Rom 5:12-21 and clearly explain what the context tells us of the meaning of katakrima.

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In What Sense Do Unbelievers Die in Their Sins? John 8:24

June 16, 2021 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - dying in your sins, John 8:24, slavery to sin

David from Mississippi writes: I see in The Grace New Testament Commentary where John 8:24 has been addressed. As it is stated in the Bible, Jesus took away the sin of the world–believers and unbelievers. He thereby gave every person the chance to receive God’s free gift of eternal life. But we know not everyone

Romans 8:1 May Not Mean What You Think It Means, Part 1

November 12, 2018 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Katakrima, Penal servitude, Romans 8:1, slavery to sin

Romans 8:1 is widely misunderstood for two reasons: first, katakrima, the word typically translated as condemnation, does not mean that. That will be the subject of this blog. Second, the people being described as having no katakrima are not all who believe in Christ for everlasting life, but a particular type of believer. That will