[Week 34] Living Sacrifices
April 16, 2023
What do we do now that we have come to faith in Christ? Starting in Romans 12, Paul begins to give us application for the gospel in our lives. And it starts with worship, not simply singing, but offering our whole body to Him and joining our body to His body; the church.
[Week 33] All Israel Will Be Saved?
April 2, 2023
Can God be trusted to keep his promises? What about his promises to his people, the Israelites? As we exit Romans 11, Paul finally answers these questions. And his answer is summed up in two words, disobedience, and mercy.
[Week 32] Grafted In
March 26, 2023
When it comes to the family of God, there is only one family tree. And in this family tree, some branches that were once a part have been cut off. Other branches were not original but have been grafted in. Paul has some good news and bad news: those who have been cut off can be grafted in again, and those who have been grafted in can be cut off again.
[Week 31] Remnant of Israel
March 19, 2023
As a God follower, there will likely be times when you feel all alone. When it seems as if you are the only one who is still trying to be faithful. The reality, however, is that there has always been and always will be a remnant chosen by grace. We can rest assured that as followers of Jesus, we are never alone.
[Week 30] Preach the Word!
March 12, 2023
No one comes to faith in Jesus without hearing the gospel of Jesus. No one can believe the good news that they haven’t heard. And we have been tasked with making sure those around us hear it. But we can’t make people respond in faith. As Paul teaches in this text, there will be some who hear it and reject it. But our job is still the same: Preach the word!
[Week 29] Heart Issue
March 5, 2023
Who gets an invitation into the kingdom of God? ANYone and EVERYone! The gospel isn’t just good news for the few. It is an invitation for all to call on the name of the Lord. The question this text has for us is, have you responded to the good news of Jesus?
[Week 28] Sincerely Wrong
February 26, 2023
Some teach that it doesn’t matter what you believe or what faith you practice as long as you are sincere, but Paul teaches otherwise. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through me." There is no way of salvation outside of Jesus, no matter how zealous for God you are.
[Week 27] The Justice Dilemma
February 19, 2023
Are people chosen for salvation or destruction? If so, is it fair for God to hold people accountable for a choice they couldn’t make? This is one of the most difficult questions Romans 9 makes us ask.
[Week 26] Abraham's "Actual" Children
February 12, 2023
How much do you care for those who are outside of Christ? In this text, we see Paul willing to give up his own salvation for those he loves who are outside of Jesus. And we are reminded, again, that it takes more than having Abraham's DNA to be his child, you must have his faith.