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In this episode I explore an easily-overlooked text with surprising political implications. In Romans 8:29-30, Paul claims that we were “predestined to become conformed to the Image of His Son” and that because of this will have been “glorified”. What does Paul mean? In her book Conformed to the Image of His Son, Dr. Haley Goranson Jacob argues that Paul is claiming believers are conformed to Jesus's status and  function as the Son of God who rules over creation, and that our glorification denotes a sharing in that rule. She explains how ‘glory' when applied to humans in the Greek Old Testament regularly denotes power, authority, and dominion, that the restoration of human glory is an important subtheme in Romans 5-8, and that the sharing in Christ's inheritance which Paul articulates in Romans 8:12-17 is a participation in his rule. The language of ‘image' in Romans 8:29 is evocative of Genesis 1 and Psalm 8, where humans are, as God's image-bearers, given dominion over His creation, and since Jesus now rules are king over all creation his family, defined by faith and the Spirit, participate in that rule. The political implications are significant; I discuss how the church is God's set-apart family and that we are given the task of and empowered to rule over creation, which we must do in conformity with the crucified Messiah. The church exercises political power, but the political power must be cruciform and congruent with Christ's Messianic reign. I also discuss how passages like this should be brought into the conversation about the Bible and politics.  Media Referenced:            Ephesians 1 Episode: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/ Philippians 2 Episode: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/ Galatians 4 w/ Cody Cook: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-245-galatians-41-7-and-deliverance-from-this-evil-age-with-cody-cook/ Liberty and Authority: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-184-liberty-authority-and-the-political-spectrum/  The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

In Romans 1:18, we read that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness. In the final movement of the chapter (vv. 24-32), Paul unfolds what this wrath looks like in practice, in the hearts, minds, and lives of those who have exchanged the truth of God for a lie and, as a result, find every part of life disordered.

As Christians compare Christianity with other moral and ethical belief systems, philosophies, and religions in the world, many of them have an equal emphasis on love of neighbor. What then distinguishes the Christians' call to fulfill the royal law of love from others? In Romans 13:11–14 the apostle Paul provides a beautiful insight into the Christian motivation to love neighbor as he writes to Christians in Rome about the doctrine of eschatology. It is in this doctrine that the believer finds the grounding to live a radical life of love of neighbor. In this sermon on Romans 13:11–14 titled “Redemption History,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds that no other moral system knows anything about the doctrine of last things. In this sermon, he brings out the practical implications of the doctrine of eschatology. Dr. Lloyd-Jones' stress on the intimate relationship between the life to come and its impact on the Christian life today moves eschatology beyond the often sensationalized prophesy paperbacks to the nitty-gritty of Christian love. While not neglecting the importance of general history, he calls Christians to understand redemptive history because that is what the Bible is interested in. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he calls Christians to follow Paul's call for radical love of neighbor by looking at redemption history, especially regarding Christ's second coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

As Christians compare Christianity with other moral and ethical belief systems, philosophies, and religions in the world, many of them have an equal emphasis on love of neighbor. What then distinguishes the Christians' call to fulfill the royal law of love from others? In Romans 13:11–14 the apostle Paul provides a beautiful insight into the Christian motivation to love neighbor as he writes to Christians in Rome about the doctrine of eschatology. It is in this doctrine that the believer finds the grounding to live a radical life of love of neighbor. In this sermon on Romans 13:11–14 titled “Redemption History,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds that no other moral system knows anything about the doctrine of last things. In this sermon, he brings out the practical implications of the doctrine of eschatology. Dr. Lloyd-Jones' stress on the intimate relationship between the life to come and its impact on the Christian life today moves eschatology beyond the often sensationalized prophesy paperbacks to the nitty-gritty of Christian love. While not neglecting the importance of general history, he calls Christians to understand redemptive history because that is what the Bible is interested in. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he calls Christians to follow Paul's call for radical love of neighbor by looking at redemption history, especially regarding Christ's second coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  1 Kings chapters 10 and 11, 2 Chronicles 9, Romans 6 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 25th. I'm Speaker A, and today marks day 145 in our journey through the Scriptures. As we gather from around the world, our purpose is not just to read words, but to encounter Jesus—the true source of our life—through these sacred texts. With open hearts, we invite the Holy Spirit to illuminate God's word, allowing us to see Christ more clearly and be warmed together by the fire of God's love. Today's readings include 1 Kings chapters 10 and 11, 2 Chronicles 9, and Romans 6. We'll hear about the wisdom and splendor of Solomon, the visit from the Queen of Sheba, Solomon's eventual turning from God, and the consequences that followed. In Romans, we'll be reminded of our freedom in Christ and the new life we are invited into. Let's dive in and discover what God has for us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Now you are free. Did you hear Paul clearly say it? Now you are free from the power of sin. You are free not to sin, but to live in God. You are united to Him. This is not something you need to accomplish for yourself, but something that has already been accomplished for you in Christ. The Spirit of Christ now dwells in you, enabling, empowering, awakening you to who you really are—a new creation, a new person, a free person. No longer slaves to sin, no longer imprisoned by the past or to habits that have held us captive, we are free. Free to live as God has intended for us, to walk in this newness of life that is rooted in Christ's work and joined to Him. Now the journey of discipleship is lived from this truth: that we have already been set free, that the shackles of the old life no longer define us. We are called to exercise our freedom, not to go back to the things that once imprisoned our hearts and lives, but to step forward into what God has declared about us. That is the life of discipleship—it is living in the truth of our union with God, allowing His Spirit to root us and anchor us in this beautiful, finished reality. Today, you are absolutely free. Free to live in Him, free to love, free to forgive, free to be instruments of God's peace and blessing for the world. May you step into your freedom, live out of it, and know that you are loved and cherished by God Himself. That's my prayer for my own heart, for my family, and for each of you. May we walk as God's free and beloved children. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

By David Morker - In Leviticus 23:9–17, the accepted Wave Sheaf comes first, and only then does the counting begin toward the gathered firstfruits offering; this points us to Jesus Christ, the accepted Firstfruits before our Father, through whom the called body and bride are gathered. In Romans 15:4–13, Paul shows

What does real faith actually look like?In Romans 4, we see that faith is more than belief—it leads to obedience. Using Abraham as an example, Paul teaches that we are not made right with God through religious performance, good works, or checking spiritual boxes. We are justified by faith in Jesus Christ alone.Just like Abraham trusted God's promises and obeyed even when it didn't make sense, we are called to put our faith into action. True faith moves. True faith obeys. True faith trusts God even when the outcome is uncertain.In this message, we explore:• What it means to be justified by faith• Why the atonement of Jesus is necessary• How religion can never replace relationship with God• Why obedience is the evidence of genuine faith• Abraham's example of trusting God completely• How God calls every believer to live on mission with HimKey Scriptures:Romans 3–4Genesis 12James 2:17-22John 8:56-58No amount of good works can save us. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus—and that faith transforms the way we live.If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

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In Romans 7:1-6, Paul continues his letter by showing us that freedom in Christ goes even deeper than being dead to sin... we have also been released from the law's grip. Many Christians live as if God's love rises and falls with their spiritual performance, turning faith into a checklist of fear and obligation. But Paul reminds us that through the death of Christ, our old relationship to condemnation is over. We now belong to the risen Jesus, not as people trying to earn love, but as people already held by it. This kind of freedom does not lower the standard; it changes the engine. Instead of serving God through fear, we are invited to live in the newness of the Spirit, bearing fruit from love, belonging, and grace.Connect with us!Missioncity.church

Paul declares that the gospel is not something to hide, soften, or apologize for—it is the very power of God for salvation. In Romans 1:16–17, we see that this power is revealed in a righteousness that comes from God and is received entirely by faith, from beginning to end. The gospel doesn't just improve lives; it rescues and redefines them. Because of that, we don't shrink back—we stand firm, unashamed of the message that saves.Let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon from Romans, chapter 1, verses 16 and 17 entitled “Unashamed.”

Join us as Kevin Jamison begins our new series, Life Together: A Study in Romans 12-16, by exploring God's vision for his people and what it truly means to be the church. In Romans 12:1-2, we'll see how the mercy of God forms the foundation of our life together — shaping us into a community that resists both idealism and cynicism, and is instead transformed by the story of Christ into a people marked by love, worship, and redemption.Scripture: Romans 12:1-2Pastor: Kevin Jamison

Why is it so hard to change? We change our clothes, schedules, plans, and opinions all the time… but changing the way we think, believe, and live can feel almost impossible. In Romans 12:1–2, the Apostle Paul shows us that real life change doesn't start with behavior modification—it starts with transformation from the inside out.

What if your struggles, failures, and even your worst moments weren't the end of your story? In Romans 5, we're reminded of one powerful truth: “But God…” This message explores the overwhelming love and grace of God — a love poured out not for perfect people, but for sinners, enemies, and the weak. Through Jesus, we are justified by faith, reconciled to God, and invited into a life marked by peace, hope, and joy even in suffering.

In Romans 10:13, Paul cites a passage about calling on the name of Yahweh, and he applies it to believers calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Does Paul intend with this quotation to identify Christ as Yahweh? No. This episode explores the nature of the quotation, how Christ is "Lord," and God's identity in Romans. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/kwNTnKXxuXM                   Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EsiCDI7vdX4h_v8Bg3CNkiarIsqWgRnXMNmhTrBF3s8/edit?usp=sharing  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 3, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the world’s concept of the “judgment seat of Christ” In Romans 14:10 is generally inaccurate. This judgment seat is NOT a place of eternal judgment, but a place of daily, timely judgment for the child of God. When we...

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 3, 2026) In the sermon today, we are taking a little trip down a “rabbit trail” found in our series on the Book of Romans. In Romans 14:10, we read about the “judgment seat of Christ.” What is this “judgment seat”? Is it a place where the...

In Romans 6:15-23, Paul confronts a question many people wrestle with: if God's grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? The answer is clear... grace is not a loophole, and freedom in Christ was never meant to become permission to stay enslaved to sin! This passage reminds us that everyone serves something, and what we repeatedly surrender to will shape who we become. Paul invites us to “do the math” and honestly compare the fruit of sin with the gift of God. Sin promises freedom but pays in death, while God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ. In this message, we'll see that real freedom is found not in living for ourselves, but in belonging fully to Him.Connect with us!Missioncity.church

In Romans 12:1–5, Paul shows us the only reasonable response to the mercies of God: total surrender. Because Jesus gave all of Himself for us, we don't offer Him leftovers—we offer Him our bodies, our minds, and ourselves to His Church. The Christian life is not partial commitment with religious language sprinkled on top; your whole life is the offering.Five Things You'll LearnWhy Romans 12 begins with “therefore” and how it points back to eleven chapters of God's mercy.What it means to present your body as a “living sacrifice.”Why Christianity has no category for partially surrendered disciples.How God transforms us through the renewal of our minds.Why belonging to the Church is not optional for a life offered to Jesus.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 14, we learn that because the Gospel brings us into Christ-centered relationship, we willingly limit our freedom in order to build up others.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

In Romans 9–11, Paul wrestles with one of the deepest questions of faith: Can God still be trusted when life feels uncertain and His promises seem distant? This message explores three powerful movements through these chapters of Romans: the God who chooses, the God who reaches, and the God who gathers. Through themes of sovereignty, faith, mercy, and salvation, we're reminded that God is more faithful than we dare imagine, more merciful than we deserve, and more sovereign than we can control. The destination of these chapters is not theological debate, but worship, trust, and awe before a God who never lets go.

You may feel weak, stuck, or ashamed. But if you are in Christ, your standing before God is settled forever. There is now no condemnation. In Romans 8:1–11, Paul takes us to one of the most hope-filled chapters in the Bible and shows us what God has done for us through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus was condemned in your place so that you could be fully accepted. And the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in you. This message is about more than forgiveness. It is about freedom, transformation, and the assurance that God is at work in you right now. In this message, Pastor Kyle explores: What it means that there is “now no condemnation” The difference between conviction and condemnation How the Father planned, the Son accomplished, and the Spirit applies salvation What it means to walk according to the Spirit Practical ways to set your mind on the things of the Spirit How the Holy Spirit dwells in every believer Why the resurrection power of God is already at work in you If you are in Christ, you are not trying to earn God's acceptance. You already have it. And the Spirit of God is in you, empowering you to live a new life with freedom, peace, and hope.

In Romans 12:9-21, Paul unpacks what sincere love actually looks like in the complexity of real relationships. Moving beyond sentimental definitions, he shows how gospel-shaped love anchors itself to what is good, stays devoted even under pressure, and refuses to repay harm with harm. The message walks through each dimension – from honoring others above yourself to blessing those who oppose you – culminating in a story that demonstrates how this kind of love, while beyond our natural capacity, becomes possible when we’ve been shaped by God’s mercy. This is love that doesn’t just start well but keeps showing up, even when it’s costly.

What does it really mean to have peace? In Romans 5, we discover that peace isn't just the absence of problems—it's a gift rooted in what Jesus has already done for us. In this message, we explore three powerful truths every believer can live in: Peace — We have peace with God and can experience peace from God Privilege — We've been given access, authority, and assignment Problems — God uses trials to build endurance, character, and hope Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical application, this message reminds us that even in life's hardest moments, God is working. Our struggles are not wasted—they are shaping us into who He's called us to be.

Pastor Adam BowersWhat does the Bible say about convictions, disagreements, and unity in the church?In Romans 14, Paul addresses one of the biggest challenges Christians still face today: how to handle differences in personal convictions without condemning one another. From food sacrificed to idols in ancient Rome to modern debates about alcohol, worship styles, politics, media, schooling, and more, Pastor Adam explores how believers can live in harmony while holding different convictions.Be a greeter, not a governor.Be a servant, not the Spirit.Be a builder, not a barrier.

This Sunday,  we continued our Romans series and looked at one of the most sobering—and awakening—passages in all of Scripture. In Romans 3:1–20, Paul confronts the reality of sin, self-righteousness, and our deep need for God, reminding us that true awakening begins when we finally see both ourselves and God rightly. Sent ChurchWeAreSent.church

In Romans 1:18-23, we learn that God's righteousness is needed because God's wrath is real, no human has an excuse for rejection of God, and idolatry is always an exchange.

Friday, 8 May 2026   The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20   “He says to Him, the youth, ‘All these I guarded from my youth. What yet, I lack?'” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus finished His list of things to do in order to merit perpetual life. His answer was in response to the ruler's question about what he needed to do to obtain it.   Before evaluating the verse, it should be noted that there are some differences between texts –   “He says to Him, the youth, ‘All these I guarded from my youth. What yet, I lack?'” (CG) “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?” (BSB)   With these differences noted, and now that Jesus' list has been given, this man replies to Jesus. Matthew records, “He says to Him, the youth.”   A new word is seen here. The man is now identified as a neaniskos, a youth. The term is used concerning a man up to the age of forty. It is ultimately derived from the adjective neos, new, as in “what was not there before”.   So, despite being a ruler, he is not an elderly person. This may explain why he is naïve about the ways of law, death, and attaining eternal life. Although the inability to perceive one's own sin does not suddenly perish with age.   However, this person sees that aging and death lie ahead, and he is looking to avoid that by meriting what had thus far eluded the people of Israel. Having been presented with Jesus' words, he says, “All these I guarded from my youth.”   Two new words are seen here. However, they are only in some texts. For other texts, they will be introduced in the parallel account found in Mark 10. The first word is phulassó. It signifies to watch or guard, being derived from phulé, an offshoot, such as from a race or clan.   The idea is that someone from a particular race is isolated to that race. Hence, one would guard his genealogy, watching or guarding it as his heritage. This young man claims to have watched over his keeping of each commandment given by Jesus, not having strayed at all from faithful observance. And he has done it from his neotés, youth.   This is the second new word. It too is derived from neos, new. So this man is a youth who claims he has kept watch over the necessary commandments stated by Jesus since his youth. It seems a point is being made here about a lack of understanding by saying he was a youth, and yet the man is claiming he kept all the commands since his youth.   He is overly confident in his accomplishments despite lacking the years necessary to understand how things actually work. Despite this, he continues by asking Jesus, “What yet, I lack?”   One more new word is seen, hustereó, to be later. By implication, it means to be inferior or to fall short or be deficient. In other words, if someone is in a race and he comes in later, or last, he is deficient in what is necessary to win.   This young ruler is in a race to attain perpetual life. He wants to know how he can win this race by eliminating whatever will cause him to “arrive later” at the goal.   Life application: The word hustereó is used several times in a manner similar to the question of the young ruler here. In Romans 3, Paul says, “for all have sinned and fall short [hustereó] of the glory of God.” Again, in Romans 4, it says –   “Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short [hustereó] of it.” Hebrews 4:1   Another time where it is in a similar context, it says –   “...looking carefully lest anyone fall short [hustereó] of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled.”   Paul elsewhere equates our time in this life as a race, noting of himself, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippines 3:14). If we are somehow trying to merit our salvation, we will always arrive late, lacking the necessary requirement to attain eternal life.   Paul's race was not one attempting to merit salvation. Rather, his race was one ran because of his salvation. He was striving ahead in Christ's salvation, offered to all and attainable by simple faith in what He has done. This is what is pleasing to God. It is certain that God has no time for braggadocios who set out to impress Him with their insufficient efforts to merit His favor.   He is looking for those who are trusting in His provision. We are already in the ocean of sin. There is nothing we can do to get ourselves out of it. But He is pleased to extend His hand through Christ if we are willing to reach out for it. Be wise and take it! That is where God will find true pleasure in you.   Lord God, we are lost sinners heading for destruction without reliance on Jesus. But You sent Him! Despite our fallen state, You were willing to send Your Son into the world to rescue us. Where does such love come from? Thank You, O God, for the wonderful grace found in Jesus Christ our Lord., and Savior. Amen.

Thursday, 7 May 2026   ‘Honor your father and your mother,' and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” Matthew 19:19   “You honor the father of you and the mother, and you will love the ‘near you' as yourself.” (CG)   In the previous verse, and in response to the question about how to enter perpetual life, Jesus began listing a series of commands that were intended to make this come about. That list continues with, “You honor the father of you and the mother.”   Jesus had listed from the Ten Commandments numbers six, seven, and eight. He now backs up to the fifth –   “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12   This was probably a shoo-in for the man questioning Jesus. Even though he was a bit unruly in High Yeshiva, those days were gone, and mom and dad would give him a thumbs up when he needed it. After all, he was their precious Schlomo who was to carry on their name with his own family.   So far, so good. Jesus now diverts from the Ten Commandments to cite one of the moral laws laid out in Leviticus, saying, “and you will love the ‘near you' as yourself.” This precept is cited in a string of moral and ceremonial precepts in Leviticus 19 –   “You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:18   At this point, the ruler is probably thinking the deal is sealed. Despite no one else having made it since the giving of the law, he could do it! His neighbors loved him. He always had parties in the cul-de-sac and invited them for the fun and food. For sure, if anyone had done these things, it was him!   Life application: In Romans 13, Paul gives a general repeat of what Jesus has said here. He changes the order of things and adds in additional material, but it reflects the thought conveyed by Jesus –   “Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery,' ‘You shall not murder,' ‘You shall not steal,' ‘You shall not bear false witness,' ‘You shall not covet,' and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” Romans 13:8-10   Paul is not saying that believers are to do these things in order to merit salvation. Just the opposite is the case. He is saying this because Jesus has merited our salvation, and we should desire to act in accord with the salvation He has provided.   It would be completely contradictory for Paul to say in Romans 6:14 that we “are not under law but under grace,” and then to tell those in the church that they must obey certain laws in order to be saved.   But this is how many interpret what Paul is saying, such as, “See, Paul observed the Ten Commandments, and he has told us to do so too.” In this perverse thinking, adherence to Moses becomes the vehicle by which we are supposedly pleasing to God, something contrary to the gospel, which says we are pleasing to God through trusting Jesus' merits before His throne.   As can be seen, there is a difference in “pleasing for salvation” and “pleasing because one has been saved.” Jesus did the first, and we are asked to consider and apply the latter to our walk before God. That conduct, then, leads to how we will be judged, not “for” but “in” our salvation –   “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.” 1 Corinthians 3:11-15   Get the boxes right. Be sure to stay away from anyone who teaches that you must act in order to be saved. Jesus acted for us. We are to believe. This is the difference between the true gospel and a false one.   Lord God, thank You that we do not need to merit our salvation. If we did, we would be like every other person in every other religion on the planet. We would be pursuing salvation through our own efforts, never knowing if we had done enough. But we know that Jesus did it all and that, through Him, we are saved. Hallelujah for Jesus! Amen.  

This episode explores why believers can have real confidence that their hope in God will not fail. In Romans 5:1–11, Krisan Marotta explains that salvation does not rest on the strength of our love for God, but instead on God's love for us.In this week's episode, we explore: What it means to have peace with God  Why biblical hope is not wishful thinking, but confident expectation  What Paul means by “the hope of the glory of God” in Romans 5  Why believers can rejoice even in suffering  How trials test faith, produce endurance, and strengthen assurance  Why the cross proves that God will not abandon his people halfway  How God's love and the gift of the Holy Spirit guarantee that hope will not disappoint After listening, you'll better understand why the Christian life is not sustained by your own strength, but by God's faithful love. This episode offers comfort for anyone who fears falling short, showing that the God who reconciles sinners to himself is also the God who brings them safely home.Series: Start Strong: A New Believer's PodcastStart Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity is available now wherever books are sold.

People Living Lives in which Sin Is Normal Are Missing the Peace and Fruits of the Holy Spirit MESSAGE SUMMARY: In our world, today, people say that it is OK to sin, but sinning is not OK because if you are sinning, the Holy Spirit is not in you. If you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the fruit of the Holy Spirit will be present in your life. You cannot exhibit the fruit of the flesh, sin, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul explains, simply, the link between being a Jesus Follower and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:17: “But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.". In Romans 12:2, Paul describes God's expectations for us to live in the Spirit and not in the flesh {sin}: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.". The fruit of the Holy Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, you know how difficult it is for me to be in silence before you. At times it feels almost impossible, given the demands, distractions, and noise all around me. I invite you to lead me to a quiet, silent place before you — to a place where I can hear you as Elijah did. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 123). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Self-Centeredness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Love. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Ephesians 4:19-24; Romans 8:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:17-20; Psalms 145b:12-21. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Resurrection -- Part 3: Jesus Gives Us His Great Commission Just Before His Ascension”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In Romans 12:3-8, Paul addresses how the gospel changes the way we see ourselves – not inflated, not diminished, but grounded in grace. He moves from personal identity to communal belonging, showing that each person has been given something by God that matters within the body of Christ. The message explores how to recognize what you’ve been entrusted with and step into it without needing to prove yourself or fade into the background. This is about finding your place in a community shaped not by status or comparison, but by shared life and mutual contribution.

You don't understand yourself. You don't obey yourself. You can't change yourself. And deep down… you know it. There's a war within. In Romans 7:14-25, Paul gives one of the most honest descriptions of the human experience. He says, “I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” There's a gap between who you are and who you want to be. A gap between your desire and your ability. This message isn't about pretending that struggle doesn't exist. It's about understanding it and knowing where real hope is found. In this message, Pastor Kyle explores: - Why you don't understand your own behavior - The gap between your desires and your ability - What the Bible means by “the flesh” and indwelling sin - Why trying harder isn't enough to change you - How the war within is actually evidence of real faith - Why the answer isn't a “what”… but a Who You are not the only one who feels this, and you are not meant to win this war alone. There is a Savior who meets you in the struggle and delivers you from it.

A tiny course correction can change everything—our daily choices are quietly shaping a direction that leads somewhere. In Romans 6, Paul invites us to look honestly at the fruit of our lives and reminds us that we're not choosing isolated moments, but a trajectory that leads either toward death or toward life in Jesus. The good news is that through Christ, we've been set free to walk a new road—one formed not by what we earn, but by the gift of grace that leads to true life.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show

Everyone serves something — the question is who. In Romans 6:16–23, Paul uses the image of slavery to cut through the illusion of self-sufficiency and get honest about a truth we often avoid: there is no neutral ground. You're either moving toward life or toward death, and the master you choose makes all the difference.This week's message also answers three of the hardest questions people ask about faith: What does it mean to truly be saved? What does resurrection power actually look like in real life? And if you're lukewarm right now, can you lose your salvation?Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just starting to take faith seriously, this episode will meet you right where you are.Show Notes & Key Takeaways:Salvation isn't triggered by a prayer alone — it begins with repentance and surrenderResurrection power doesn't just forgive you; it transforms you (Romans 6:5)Everyone serves a master — approval, pleasure, power, control, or God"Dying to sin" means no longer premedidating, rationalizing, or normalizing itYour character is the collection of your choices — sow to the Spirit, reap a Christlike harvestKey Scriptures: Romans 6:15–23 | Matthew 7:21–22 | Romans 6:3–5 | Revelation 3:19Next Steps:Examine your master. What are you most enslaved to right now — approval, pleasure, power, or control? Bring that honestly before God this week.Practice conviction, not condemnation. The next time you sin, resist the urge to rationalize or hide it. Own it, repent, and run back to grace.Take the next step in your faith. Visit www.grandpoint.church to find out about baptism, small groups, and ways to get connected.Connect with Grand Point Church: 

In Romans 1:16-17, we learn that the Gospel is the power of God to save and the power of the Gospel is in God's provision of righteousness.

Are you seeking clarity, direction, and peace in your life? In this powerful sermon, Follow the Holy Spirit, we dive into what it truly means to be led by God's Spirit in a world full of noise and uncertainty.Drawing from John 16:13–15, we explore how the Holy Spirit guides us into all truth and reveals the heart of God. In Romans 8:14, we are reminded that those who are led by the Spirit are children of God—called to walk in divine purpose. And through Proverbs 3:5–6, we learn the importance of trusting the Lord with all your heart, not relying on your own understanding, and allowing Him to direct your paths.Whether you're facing a major decision or simply longing to grow spiritually, this sermon will inspire you to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit with confidence and obedience.

Today we are continuing to look at Philippians 1, and we aregoing on to verse 29, where we come to a very challenging truth. It says this: “Forto you it has been granted on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, butalso to suffer for His sake.” Today we are going to be talking aboutthe gift of suffering. NowPaul says two things are granted by grace. Number one, faith to believe in Him.And how we all love and appreciate for that. We know Ephesians 2:8–9: “Forby grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is thegift of God..." Thank God for thegift of grace! ButPaul goes on to say, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer forHis sake. Remember back in verse 28, Paul said “we should not be inany way terrified by our adversaries”. We should not be terrified by thosewho will cause persecution and suffering and inflict pain upon us. Why? BecauseGod has granted us this gift of suffering. Welove the gift of grace, but we might have a hard time understanding the gift ofsuffering, and it is even harder to accept. But what we need to understand isthat suffering connects us to Jesus Christ. Remember Philippians 3:10 wherePaul wrote later in this epistle: “That I might know Him and thefellowship of His sufferings.” In Romans 8:17 he wrote: “If indeedwe suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together with Him”. Andthen verse 18, Paul goes on to say: “For I consider that the sufferings ofthis present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall berevealed in us.” In1 Peter 4:13, Peter said, “Rejoice to the extent that you partake ofChrist's sufferings.” Remember Jesus Himself said in Matthew 5:10–12, “Blessedare those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake… Rejoice and beexceedingly glad,” that you have the privilege of suffering and beingpersecuted for Christ's sake.Wemust know that suffering is not meaningless. It deepens our faith, strengthensour character, and prepares us for glory. Thechurch in China, which has suffered so deeply under great persecution over theyears because of their faith, would tell us, “Don't pray that we are notpersecuted and that we do not suffer. Pray that we remain faithful.” When Ivisited the unground church there years ago the church leaders told us, “Persecutionpurifies the church”. As a matter of fact, we have heard that some churches inChina made it a requirement to have served time in labor camp prisons sufferingfor their faith to prove that they were truly a Christian before they couldbecome part of their fellowship of believers. Myfriend, that is not what we have faced so far in America, but it might not befar off! In James 1:2–3, it reminds us “to count it all joy when you fallinto various trials and tribulations”. In 1 Peter 1:6–9 we read: “Inthis you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you havebeen grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith,being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested byfire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of JesusChrist..." Nowlet's be honest—we do not naturally see suffering as a gift. But from God'sperspective: It is shaping us.Itis refining us. It is drawing us closer to Christ. So today: Do not waste yourtrials. See them through God's eyes. Trust Him in the process.  Inclosing this chat, I want you to read 1 Peter 5:6-11 that reminds us to humbleourselves as we face the attacks of the devil, “resisting him, steadfast inthe faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhoodin the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal gloryby Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish,strengthen, and settle you. ..." Also a good book to read that would bless and give you abetter understanding of God's purposes of suffering in our lives is: “The Insanityof God” by Nik Ripken.

In Romans 6:1-4, Paul confronts a question that still matters today: if God's grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? This message reminds us that grace is not permission to stay the same; it is the power of God that changes us from the inside out. Through Christ, the old life has been buried, sin no longer gets the final word, and believers are called to walk in newness of life. Christianity is not just about forgiveness; it is about resurrection, transformation, and a new identity in Jesus. Join us as we see how the gospel doesn't simply touch up our lives... it makes us new!Connect with us!Missioncity.church

In Romans 13:8-14, we encounter a powerful paradox that defines Christian living: we are called to love in the middle of a war. Drawing from the historical example of Dunkirk, where civilians risked their lives to rescue strangers from the beaches, we see that genuine love doesn't wait for safe conditions. It moves toward need, regardless of whether we know the person, like them, or agree with them. Paul teaches us that love is not merely a feeling but a debt we owe to everyone around us, the only debt we can never fully repay. This love fulfills all the commandments because when we truly love our neighbor as ourselves, we naturally avoid harming them through adultery, murder, theft, or coveting. The challenge before us is profound: we don't get to choose who needs our love. Like those civilians pulling soldiers from the water, we must leverage everything we have to bless whoever God places in our path. This means making a daily decision to be conduits of Christ's love, recognizing that biblical love is intentional, not accidental. We must die to self, deny our flesh that demands to be served, and instead carry our cross as both an instrument of death and a declaration of love. The world will know we belong to Christ not by our theological precision alone, but by how we love one another across every barrier that typically divides humanity.

The problem isn't that we don't know what to do; it's that we don't have the power to do it. In Romans 7:1-13, we see that God's law is good. It reveals what's wrong in us, names our sin, and exposes how deep it really goes. But it was never meant to fix us. In this message, we explore: - Why self-improvement always falls short - How sin twists even good things, like God's law, into something that traps us - And why real change doesn't come from trying harder, but from being united to Jesus The law can diagnose, but only the gospel can heal.

You don't drift into the life you want—you're formed by what you repeatedly practice. In Romans 6:15–18, Paul reframes freedom, showing that we're always being shaped by whatever we give ourselves to—whether we realize it or not. This sermon invites you to name what's forming you, interrupt unhealthy patterns, and intentionally offer your life to Jesus, the only Master who leads to true freedom.Check out the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show

In Romans chapter 4, Paul points to Abraham as the clearest example of what it means to be justified by faith. Abraham was not counted righteous because of works, circumcision, or law-keeping—but because he believed God.This lesson explores how grace and faith work together in salvation. Paul shows that salvation has never been about earning God's favor through perfect performance, but about trusting in God's promises and responding in faithful obedience.Using Abraham and Sarah's story in Genesis 17–21, we see that nothing is impossible with God. Abraham trusted God even when the promise seemed impossible, and that faith was counted to him as righteousness.We also examine the relationship between Romans 4 and James 2—faith and works are not in conflict. Grace reaches down, faith reaches up, and works follow as the result of genuine trust in God.If you've ever struggled with anxiety about salvation, wondered whether you're doing “enough,” or questioned how grace and obedience fit together, this study will help bring clarity and assurance.

In Romans 8:18–25, Paul teaches us how to endure present suffering with “present patience.” By fixing our eyes on future glory, we learn to wait with hope—longing for the day we are set free, made new, and fully revealed as God's children.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important thing about you… is something that can never change?In Romans 8:31–39, we find one of the most powerful promises in all of Scripture: nothing can separate us from the love of God.In the final week of our Set Free series, Kevin Syes walks through this truth and shows how your identity in Christ shapes everything about your life.Because before behavior ever changes— identity comes first.And when you understand who you are in Christ, it changes how you live.In this message, we explore: • What it means to be more than a conqueror • Why God's love is unshakable • How identity drives transformationNo matter what you face— you are not alone, and you are not defeated.

In Romans chapter 2, Paul shifts from addressing the obvious sins of the Gentiles to confronting something even more dangerous—religious hypocrisy.It's easy to judge others while ignoring our own sin. Paul reminds us that God shows no partiality. Whether Jew or Gentile, religious or irreligious, moral or immoral—everyone will stand before God in judgment.This lesson focuses on:• God's righteous and impartial judgment• The danger of hypocrisy in the life of believers• Why God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance• The difference between outward religion and inward transformation• What it means to have a “circumcision of the heart”God does not want empty performance or artificial faith. He wants real transformation from the inside out. Baptism, religious identity, and outward appearances are not enough without a heart fully surrendered to Him.Romans 2 reminds us that Christianity is not about looking righteous—it is about becoming righteous through Christ.Are we storing up treasure in heaven… or storing up wrath?

If God has already changed what's true about you, why does it still feel like you're living the same old story? In Romans 6:8–14, Paul exposes the gap between our new reality in Jesus and the “old maps” we keep following—and shows how real transformation begins by learning to think differently. This sermon invites you to name the lies you've been believing, intentionally rehearse the truth, and start living from the identity God has already given you.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

In Romans 4, we're reminded that we are made right with God not by what we do—but by faith in what Jesus has already done. But what does that kind of grace actually look like in real life? In this message, we turn to the story of David and Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 to see a powerful picture of God's grace in action. Mephibosheth was broken, hiding, and expecting judgment—but instead, he received an invitation to the king's table.

Did you ever work in a situation that seemed like mission impossible? I'm asking the question: Can this job be saved? When you do find yourself working in a very stressful environment, as a Christ-follower, what can you do? What should you do to make the best of a bad situation? Here's another situation to consider. Your departmental manager is not liked by any of the employees. She is very unfair, discourteous to everyone, and in addition, doesn’t perform her own duties well. Everyone in the department talks about her in derogatory ways all the time. Nobody can figure out how she keeps her job. You’ve been part of that malicious talk at times. As a Christian, you’ve now decided you don’t want to be a part of that character assassination toward your manager (even though she deserves it!). How will you keep from getting caught up in this office gossip? What could you do to change the climate? Gossip is a vicious and deadly disease, and once it gets started, it is not easy to stop. There's no question a Christ-follower should never be a part of this kind of malicious talk. In Romans 1, malice is described as wickedness, along with envy, murder, strife, and God-haters. God doesn't take malicious talk lightly; it is sin. Step one is to remove yourself from these conversations. Make it clear you won't participate in malicious talk about anyone, including the boss. You probably won't have to make a statement to that effect; the fact you don't do it any longer will speak for itself. Then use every opportunity you can to change the conversation. Sometimes one person can have a good influence on the corporate climate. Ask God to help you see your manager through his eyes, and reach out to her in some way, with encouragement and support. That kind of action on your part will not go unnoticed by your coworkers. Will it change their behavior? Who knows—it might, but it will certainly make a statement about your integrity and your testimony for Jesus.

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