Podcast appearances and mentions of paul romans

The fuller sermon title would be THE CURE TO A CRUMBLING CHURCH IS THE SAVIOR & THE SCRIPTURE. This is true in Crete and Lenoir City and every other place on the globe. The modern church in America is consumed by the social instead of the spiritual. Transformation comes from Christ not cultural change. I. The Attitude of Evangelism - 1. Jesus - John 4 2. Peter - Acts 4:12-13 3. James - Luke - John - Hebrews 4. Paul - Romans 9; 22 & 26 • Romans 1:14-16 (duty + desire) • Ephesians 3:8 (God's gift to us) • SALVATION & PASTORAL EPISTLES: I Timothy 1:1, 15; 2:1-6; Titus 1:1-4; 2:8-11;II. The Actions of Evangelism - Titus 3 • Titus 3 - 7 virtues 1. What we do = Remind them (not a new thought) to be: I Timothy 2:1-5; I Peter 2 & 3; I (salvation, suffering, submission). = Submit, Obey, Be Ready - v. 1 (Jesus said “pay taxes” - Matt 22) = To Speak, To Avoid, To Show - v. 2 1. What we were (humility) - v. 3 2. What God does (regeneration) - vv. 4-7

The fuller sermon title would be THE CURE TO A CRUMBLING CHURCH IS THE SAVIOR & THE SCRIPTURE. This is true in Crete and Lenoir City, and every other place on the globe. The modern church in America is consumed by the social instead of the spiritual. Transformation comes from Christ, not cultural change. Disciples of Christ vs Discipline of men Spiritual Justice vs Social Justice Christlikeness vs Cultural Change Eternal vs Temporal Titus 3 is focused on three groups: believers, unbelievers, & God! Consider each group as you refocus the church. Acts 2:42-47; 20:28-31Believers - Unbelievers - God - Father, Son, Holy Spirit I. The Attitude of Evangelism - Jesus - John 4Peter - Acts 4:12-13James - Luke - John - Hebrews Paul - Romans 9; 22 & 26Romans 1:14-16 duty + desireEphesians 3:8 God's gift to usSALVATION & PASTORAL EPISTLES: I Timothy 1:1, 15; 2:1-6; Titus 1:1-4; 2:8-11; II. The Actions of Evangelism - Titus 3Titus 3 - 7 virtues What we do - = Remind them (not a new thought) to be: I Timothy 2:1-5; I Peter 2 & 3; I (salvation, suffering, submission). = Submit, Obey, Be Ready - v. 1What we were (humility) - v. 3 What God does (regeneration) - vv. 4-7

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePeople often gain reputations for their habits, whether punctuality or lateness, generosity or stinginess, patience or impatience, and we tend to define others by these traits as a way of understanding them. Now that Paul has introduced himself, he turns to the church in Rome and immediately acknowledges their reputation—a church known throughout the Roman world for its faith in Jesus Christ.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 23, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Your Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit – Lesson 13 (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)In today's teaching, we examine Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, where he warns against abusing Christian freedom and engaging in immorality. While we are justified by faith, we are still called to live righteously and honor God with our bodies. Paul reminds believers that their bodies are not their own but are the temple of the Holy Spirit.We also address a common theological misconception: Many claim the Mosaic Law is abolished, yet Jesus (Matthew 5:17-19) and Paul (Romans 3:31, 7:12) affirm the continued importance of God's commandments. Our viewpoint needs to align more closely with biblical truth over common theological belief if, when testing against scripture, we are brought to recognize that the New Covenant writes God's law on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-33) rather than removing it.• Freedom in Christ is not a license to sin.• Jesus and Paul uphold the Torah as relevant for believers today.• The body is sacred and must be kept pure as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.• The New Covenant calls us to holiness, not lawlessness. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20Are you honoring God with your body? Do you recognize the Torah's role in righteous living?Like, share, and subscribe for more Biblical truth from Bulldozerfaith!25 Days of Spiritual Growth Devotionalhttps://member.bulldozerfaith.com/product/25-days-of-spiritual-growth-devotional/

In "Loving the Lost Like Paul" (Romans 9:1-5), Pastor Bob highlighted Paul's deep compassion and commitment to spreading the Gospel, challenging us to examine our own burden for the lost. He emphasized Paul's willingness to sacrifice everything for his people's salvation, urging us to seek a God-given burden that fuels impactful evangelism. Understanding cultural context is key, as seen in past revivals, to strategically share the Gospel today. Let's pray for hearts like Paul's—deeply moved for the lost and ready to share Christ's love in our communities.

What is the essential truth of the gospel that has impacted generations for the past 2000 years? It is the power of God to transform

Fighting in a relationship The “problem” usually isn't the “problem” Is a symptom of a Deeper issue Deeper Issue: Selfish Hurt Bitterness Anger In order for the relationship to FLOURISH, you have to get to the ROOT CAUSE This makes the relationship healthy Something we all know… Healthy Things grow Fruit trees produce fruit Also… When we are healthy, the important things in our lives grow fruit Relationships People/Kids Ideas Actions Etc… It is the time of year when we all take stock of where we are Health Finances Friendships What is important to us Do more of Do less of As Christians, we ask different questions What does God's Word say about being healthy? Takes clues from Paul… Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. To be spiritually healthy, we must grow by the “Making New” of our minds The important question is… HOW How is our Mind renewed?   What is our MIND? The way we… Think Feel Act React WHY behind the WHAT The reason this is important is because our culture has answers for this… Manifesting/Visualizing what you want Manifestation is the idea that you can bring a positive outcome into your life by simply “claiming” it as your own and believing it will happen   Scripture has another answer Let's look at a parable Jesus told What is a parable? Parable = A short moral story that tells of a spiritual and theological truth   Also found in: Mark 4 & Matthew 18 Luke 8 4 As a large crowd was gathering, and people were coming to Jesus from every town, he said in a parable, 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some seed fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the sky devoured it. 6 Other seed fell on the rock; when it grew up, it withered away, since it lacked moisture. 7 Other seed fell among thorns; the thorns grew up with it and choked it. 8 Still other seed fell on good ground; when it grew up, it produced fruit: a hundred times what was sown.” As he said this, he called out, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”   Find there are 3 possible outcomes/responses: 1: NO GROWTH (Unhealthy) 2: SOME GROWTH – NO FRUIT (Sick/Diseased) 3: HEALTHY GROWTH WITH FRUIT   Jesus tells the meaning of His parable… Luke 8 11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. The learned truth and revelation of God to us, His people This Truth is Spoken, read, heard, learned 2 Timothy 3 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, 15 and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Back to Jesus' Parable… Luke 8 12 The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.   1: NO GROWTH (Unhealthy) Not those that “have believed and lost their salvation” These are those who have HEARD TRUTH — and REJECTED IT Our culture They are “HARDENED” by sin/disbelief Hard Heart Rather believe the lie than receive truth OUR RESPONSE: Pray for the hard hearts to soften to God's truth and salvation Luke 8 13 And the seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. Having no root, these believe for a while and fall away in a time of testing. 14 As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life, and produce no mature fruit.   2: SOME GROWTH – NO FRUIT (Sick/Diseased) Both show a different side of… SHALLOW FAITH Seed on the rock – Shallow when Hard time Come There is no strength to stand strong Wise and foolish man Seed in the thorns – Shallow when Temptation comes The Child who chooses the easy things NOW over better things to come Prodigal son Pay close attention here… This is the category of MANY CHRISTIANS Don't see any fruit in their life because their faith is SICK/DISEASED OUR RESPONSE: What's your fruit? Are you? Jealous or Content Complainer or Thankful Bitter or Forgiving Impatient or Steadfast Proud or Humble Finally… Luke 8 15 But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, produce fruit. 3: HEALTHY GROWTH WITH FRUIT Healthy things grow… We established that… To be spiritually healthy, we must grow by the “Making New” of our minds   Our minds are made new through… Faith – Trusting (Hearing the word with an honest and good heart) Faithfulness – Persevering (Enduring to produce fruit) Final Challenge: Determine the Atmosphere of your heart/mind The Atmosphere is the… Patterns Processes Environments That you live in regularly   What you: See Hear Consume   Who you are: Surrounded by Influenced by Lead by   Jesus' Warning Luke 8 16 “No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light. 17 For nothing is concealed that won't be revealed, and nothing hidden that won't be made known and brought to light. 18 Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” Start Strong! Make church attendance a PRIORITY Make reading your Bible a PRIORITY Make regular prayer a PRIORITY

Colby Medeiros preached this sermon on Romans 15:14-33 on October 20, 2024.

Jim Reske teaches the themes found in Romans chapters 3 through 5.  He contrasts human righteousness with God's righteousness.  Human righteousness refers to a validating performance record that opens doors.   

Jim Reske teaches the themes found in Romans chapters 3 through 5.  He contrasts human righteousness with God's righteousness.  Human righteousness refers to a validating performance record that opens doors.   

Jim Reske teaches the themes found in Romans chapters 3 through 5.  He contrasts human righteousness with God's righteousness.  Human righteousness refers to a validating performance record that opens doors.   

Jim Reske teaches the themes found in Romans chapters 3 through 5.  He contrasts human righteousness with God's righteousness.  Human righteousness refers to a validating performance record that opens doors.   

In this episode, Matt chats with Joey Dodson, a New Testament professor at Denver Seminary. Their conversation centers around Paul and his theology (and in particular what Paul means by "wretched man" in Romans 7). Joey also talks a bit about Seneca and how knowing about his life and writings can be helpful for modern readers of Paul. A range of other things are covered as well: Paul and Empire, "the righteousness of God," the value of reading fiction, and the list goes on. Dr. Dodson's bio: Dr. Joseph (Joey) Dodson is the Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament. He studied at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and the University of Tübingen in Germany. In addition to many academic and devotional essays, he has written a number of articles for top-tier, peer review journals such as Harvard Theological Review, Novum Testamentum, the Journal for Jewish Studies, and Catholic Biblical Quarterly. His most recent books include Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context, IVP Publishing, 2019, co-edited with David E. Briones, The Things I Want to Do: Romans 7 Revisited (forthcoming), A Little Book for New Bible Scholars with E. Randolph Richards (2017) and a co-edited volume with David E. Briones, Paul and Seneca in Dialogue (2017). Dr. Dodson's current research includes a Romans commentary in the Brill Exegetical Commentary Series and a Colossians-Philemon commentary in The Christian Standard Commentary Series. + + + Check out Matt's newest book: The End of the World As You Know It:⁠⁠⁠ (link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)! Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss St. Paul's Letter to the Romans (9:10) What are some main themes to the letter to the Romans? (22:33) Break 1 What is the evil you do that you do not want to do? (32:07) David - My favorite line from Romans, 'If you tempt somebody that is going to hurt them, then stop doing that (38:23) Break 2 Paul - Romans 1, how could I understand Romans 1? (46:01) – Carmen sends an email asking about why Saint Paul is so elevated in the Church?

https://youtu.be/EAN2xEdkl30?si=u2Rdj5Axz0kYsxpm Search Engine - 4 - 06/30/24 Anonymous Text Line: 469-651-1178 Every Sunday we repeat the four reasons Redemption Church exists. So when we say, "Go change the world!" - how do we begin talking about Jesus with strangers or people we've just met? I'd like to hear some ideas on that. 1 Cor 3:6 some plant, some water, God gives the increase. Don't control or force… influence. The goal of every conversation is to have another conversation.Grow - influence and friendship.NO RELIGIOUS AGENDA You can't fake friendship.Evangelism & Discipleship take calendar time - use time wisely. THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR YOUR UNBELIEVING FRIEND TO COME TO REDEMPTION CHURCH IS YOU. Problems are open doors.HealingWisdomCompanionshipRescue Promise Pray! God is sovereign. He can heal all diseases!! So why do some believers have to suffer? Alzheimer's? Cancer? Autoimmune diseases? Undiagnosed Joint pain (entire body sometimes)? Wheelchair victim? Addictions? Surgeries? God does heal. Why doesn't God heal everyone? Sickness - Genesis 3 sin.  WE CREATED THE PROBLEM by not following God. Not God's problem… but God's solution… When we are sick… James 5:14-16 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. I rarely get a call to pray for sickness.ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH - ASK FOR PRAYER. The ultimate answer for sickness and death is the victory of Jesus. The purpose of healing is to KNOW THE HEALER. Matthew 9:6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” One day everyone will be healed… Jesus on the throne. Why are there so many pedophiles and sexual predators that are Christian or claim to be Christian? It's so disheartening to open up social media and see this in the news. No wonder so many are turned away. “I love you God, but people suck.” 2 well known pastors resigned over sinful allegations. Sin took down every person in Scripture not named Jesus.Adam & Eve, Abraham & Sarah, David, Peter, John, Paul… Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. I am the worst… Acts 14 - Paul & Barnabas (Hermes & Jupiter) TORE CLOTHES “WE ARE ONLY HUMAN LIKE YOU” Ban the term - celebrity pastorThe more light shined on people the darker the world is.Jesus is the light  Pray for ministers and ministries. Why is long hair shameful for a man? 1 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 11:6 it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved 14 Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, Paul does define the “nature of things.”  Nature here means “natural sense, native conviction or knowledge.” (Thayer's lexicon) https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g5449/kjv/tr/0-1/ Define short and long? Paul does not define. Any other scriptures about hair length? None OT or NT What is 1 Corinthians about? Troubled Church in need of correction. The pagan culture of Corinth was effecting the Church. Chapter 11 is about headship.  The head of Christ is God… The head of man is Christ… the head of the wife is her husband.  Distinct relationship difference between men and women. So what do these verses mean? Because there is no other teaching about hair, it leads me to believe Paul is addressing the culture of Corinth.  Hippocrates (Greek Physician 400-300BC) believed hair had to do with fertility.

In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, we delve into Romans 15:30-33, where the Apostle Paul makes an urgent plea for prayer from the believers in Rome. Paul, aware of his own weaknesses and the dangers he faces, appeals to the church with a heartfelt request for support in prayer. He reveals three specific prayer requests: for safety, for his service to be accepted, and for personal joy and refreshment. Paul's transparency and dependence on prayer offer a powerful example of humility and reliance on God. Despite his remarkable accomplishments and steadfast dedication to his mission, Paul acknowledges his need for the prayers of fellow believers to sustain and strengthen him. His plea is not just for occasional prayer but for believers to agonize in prayer alongside him, sharing in his spiritual struggle. Join us as we explore how Paul's prayer requests were answered and learn the importance of striving together in prayer for one another. Discover how God's peace and faithfulness provided Paul with the strength to continue his mission, even amidst trials and discouragement. This episode encourages us to remain faithful in prayer and to support one another in our spiritual journeys.

Sunday morning sermon preached by Joe Standerwick.

Paul introduces himself and Jesus in this introduction to the book of Romans

THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL  Saint Paul to the Romans The letters of Saint Paul to the Romans, is the first of four Letters of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time .  Saint Paul was a Jew persecuting Christians when Jesus called him, he converted and  became one of His Apostles. About the AudioBook of The letters of Saint Paul. Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 1-6 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 7-11 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 12-16

THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL The letters of Saint Paul to the Romans, is the first of four Letters of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time .  Saint Paul was a Jew persecuting Christians when Jesus called him, he converted and  became one of His Apostles. About the AudioBook of The letters of Saint Paul. Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 1-6 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 7-11 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 12-16

THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL The letters of Saint Paul to the Romans, is the first of four Letters of the Roman Catholic Bible. It can be enjoyed at any time .  Saint Paul was a Jew persecuting Christians when Jesus called him, he converted and  became one of His Apostles. About the AudioBook of The letters of Saint Paul. Over three episodes David Battistella reads the complete version as it is preserved in the Douay-Rheims Bible. It is suggested to follow the text at DRBO.org or alternatively you can follow along in the iPieta app if you happen to have it or want to download this fabulous resource. Thank you for listening.  The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 1-6 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 7-11 The Letters of Saint Paul - Chapters 12-16

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Romans 9:1-5 Steve Treichler Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.

Who wrote the Book of Romans in the Bible? Some say Paul (Romans 1:1) and others say Tertius (Roman 16:22). Why does it matter? How can the misreading of any text lead you down the wrong path?In order to have No Superficial Study of the Bible you need to follow the plan laid out in the very Bible itself: Use the Bible to study the Bible. Robert and Andrew explore this topic.Support the showQuestions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_podGive instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 9:9-10We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886.We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

1. The Present Condition of Israel according to Jesus - Luke 13:34-35; Matthew 23:37-39 2. The Present & Future Condition of Israel According to Paul - Romans 11

I. The Prominence of Paganism in Corinth & Ephesus (Map) - Acts 18-19II. The Priority of Paul clearly stated (same as Jesus) in Acts 18:21a. Jesus - Matthew 6:10; 7:21-23; Matthew 26:36-44; Mark 3:35; John 6:38-40; 7:17b. Paul - Romans 1:8-10; 8:26-27; 12:1-2; 15:32; Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 1:9-14; I Thessalonians 4:3-5; 5:18For Additional Study:• Hebrews 10:36; 13:20-21 • James 4:13-15• Peter - I Peter 3:17; 4:19 • I John 5:14 (Pray according to God's will)

I. The People, Places, Passion & Priority - “The Will of God” 1. The Prominence of Philosophy in Athens - Acts 17 2. The Prominence of Paganism in Corinth & Ephesus - Acts 18-19 3. The Priority of Paul clearly stated (same as Jesus) Acts 18:21a. Jesus - Matthew 6:10; 7:21-23; Matthew 26:36-44; Mark 3:35;  John 6:38-40; 7:17b. Paul - Romans 1:8-10; 8:26-27; 12:1-2; 15:32; Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 1:9-14; I Thess. 4:3-5; 5:18For Additional Study: *Hebrews 10:36; 13:20-21*James 4:13-15*Peter - I Peter 3:17; 4:19

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Discover the heart of the Gospel as we continue our series “Emails From Paul,” through a captivating deep dive into the book of Romans! Exploring its rich teachings and uncovering how it all points back to Jesus, the centerpiece of… Read More Emails From Paul // Romans The post Emails From Paul // Romans appeared first on Refuge.Church.

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“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Paul (Romans 12:16)  As I stated last week, in one way or another all the "one anothers" point to love and loving one another. That's why Jesus could sum up all the law and the prophets with the two greatest commands and in fulfilling the second command The Holy Spirit guided men to write all the "one anothers." Remember we can... Read More

This message is from a Sunday morning worship service at Leverington Church. For additional messages and other resources go to www.Leverington.org

This message is from a Sunday morning worship service at Leverington Church. For additional messages and other resources go to www.Leverington.org

This message is from a Sunday morning worship service at Leverington Church. For additional messages and other resources go to www.Leverington.org

This message is from a Sunday morning worship service at Leverington Church. For additional messages and other resources go to www.Leverington.org

Pastor Josh Lee 

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.1 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us— 3 we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.John the apostle is confronting the false system of Docetism, as we learned yesterday. The docetic Christ wasn't physical -- hence John's emphasis that Jesus was tangible.According to verse 2, eternal life is available to all through Jesus Christ.This suggests that none of us possesses it innately. Romans 6:23 tells us that eternal life is a gift we receive through Christ.This implies that no one will truly live eternally who has not come through Jesus Christ. And yet what an incredible gift for those willing to receive it!Following the teachings of Docetism removed one from the fellowship.John has joy when the members in his sphere of influence (his ministry, here specifically in Asia Minor) are on track spiritually. It is deeply burdensome, for a leader, especially, when Christians are struggling with their faith and commitment (2 Cor 11:28-29).5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; 7 but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.Is light perfection? No, light (John 3:19-21) is characteristic of God, his word and his people. In other words, judge these false Christians not just by their theology, but also by their morality.God is light -- and light has a strong moral component (Eph 4:17-19; 5:8-14).Other chapters with the darkness-light theme are found in the letters of Paul (Romans 13, 2 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 5, 1 Thessalonians 5, etc), the letters of Peter (1 Peter 2), and especially in the four gospels.Light and darkness don't mix (vv.5-7), and woe to those who confuse the two (Isaiah 5:20)!“Walking in the light”—is this possible for a mere human?Absolutely yes!The Greek of v.6 has an interesting phrase: "do what is true."Walking in the light does not mean perfection, but an eagerness to obey Christ's commands, especially (in 1 John) the command to love one another (2:6, 2:10). If it is impossible to walk in the light, then we are all lost, because walking as Jesus walked and walking in the light are one and the same.The opponents of John's churches claimed to be in the light, but they were not, for two reasons:They did not walk in the light; they did not walk as followers of Christ. (See 1 John 2:3-6.)They were not in fellowship with other Christians. In fact they stood in opposition to the true disciples. (See 1 John 4:5-6.)8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.The Gnostics did not admit to wrong and claimed to be without sin (1:8-10).Walking in the light is not only not perfection; it is a lifestyle where there is the open admission of imperfection. It is parallel to “confessing our sins,” that is, being open about our lives and refusing to hide in the darkness (John 3:19-21).We are purified from sin even while we are sinning (vv.7-9), because (in our attitude) we are walking in the light.Christians don't go back and forth from darkness to light unless they leave the Lord completely.We have crossed from death to life; that's settled. Once the bill is paid, we don't go back to the cash register and “settle up” again! It's paid.Some Christians falsely imagine that when they sin they go back to the darkness, and when they confess they are forgiven again and come back into the light. What agony! What insecurity! What error! What a misunderstanding of grace -- a lapse into Galatians 3:3 theology!Confession is vital (v.9).It needs to be a part of our lifestyle. It is part of walking in the light.However, a Christian who fails to confess every sin is not going to be condemned. Imagine the scene at Judgment Day. Baptism and subsequent confession have been described as “a bath and a shower in the blood of Jesus."We as Christians don't need the bath again, but it sure feels good to “shower off' the unrighteousness in the presence of God.Recall Jesus' conversation with Peter in John 13.Why pray for forgiveness when our relationship with God is secure?As an illustration, take marriage. When we sin against our spouse, we need to ask for forgiveness. For what purpose? To become married again, or to mend the relationship?Christians ask for God's forgiveness not that they might be spared from going to hell (that was taken care of in baptism), but that the personal relationship with God might be healed.Salvation is no excuse for not asking for forgiveness when we have hurt God.Thought questions:  When is the last time you faced temptation and said, “No, I am not going to give in, because that is darkness”? What things have you decided not to allow in your life because they belong to the darkness, and not to the light?Do you enjoy walking in the light, or does guilt prevent you?How free do you feel to confess your sins to other people? How have you seen that confession truly brings you into deeper fellowship with God and with others?

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Rob and Vinnie begin to tackle perhaps the NT's most significant work. Before opening the pages of Romans, they address what recent scholarship has been saying about Paul and his letters and why this matters. This is a great foundation for studying Paul and his letters.  This is Rob. We just want to say thank you for listening in and supporting the work of determinetruth. If you have any questions that you would like us to address, we would love to hear them. Use the contact page on Determinetruth.com  If you have been blessed by these episodes, we want to encourage you to make sure you follow this podcast, and share it with others, and post a review. By posting a review you make it easier for others find the podcast on google searches.   

From Daniel to Paul-to be raised with Christ and share in His glory is to be restored to God's presence and possess His righteousness.

From Daniel to Paul-to be raised with Christ and share in His glory is to be restored to God's presence and possess His righteousness.

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Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.   The Life of Paul is recorded in the book of Acts. The following letters were written by Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

Introduction to PaulRomans • May 22, 2022Teacher: Adam Barnett--Our desire is that you would read the designated section for yourself in Scripture first, and then read the three entries that correspond to that Scripture—theological, pastoral, and devotional. At the end of the three entries is space for you to write any reflections, questions, or thoughts you had on the text.  Acts 9:1-22 NIVMeanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priestand asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him,“Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone.Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem.And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn't he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.Raymond Brown“Paul was an itinerant artisan who would have had to struggle to get money for food. Horseback travel was difficult. And Paul would not even have been able or willing to spend money for a donkey to carry his baggage. So we have to picture Paul trudging along the roads, carrying his limited possessions in a sack, at the maximum covering twenty miles a day. Often, he had to sleep somewhere near the road, amidst the cold, rain, and snow. As a poor man he would have been easily victimized by bandits, especially in country areas that were less efficiently controlled by police. Sea journeys were not much safer.”2 Corinthians 6:4-10 NIVRather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.Romans 1:1-6 NIVPaul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name's sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.

Jon and Justin seek to answer the question, "What must I do to be saved?" This is a question that was posed to Jesus at numerous points. The apostles also addressed this question repeatedly. The guys consider two parables from the Lord Jesus: the Good Samaritan and the Rich Young Man; and also a passage from the apostle Paul: Romans 2:6-13. Reformed categories of law and gospel are essential if we are going to rightly understand these passages.Semper Reformanda: Jon and Justin consider how obedience is talked about in a context where law and gospel are confused. The guys talk about so much of what is preached is effectively easy-listening legalism and prosperity theology.Resources:Our episode on What Is-and Is Not-the Gospel?Our episode on Law/Gospel DistinctionOur episode on Why the Gospel Terrifies Christianshttps://youtu.be/5nmMk0cdWJo

Jon and Justin seek to answer the question, "What must I do to be saved?" This is a question that was posed to Jesus at numerous points. The apostles also addressed this question repeatedly. The guys consider two parables from the Lord Jesus: the Good Samaritan and the Rich Young Man; and also a passage from the apostle Paul: Romans 2:6-13. Reformed categories of law and gospel are essential if we are going to rightly understand these passages. Semper Reformanda: Jon and Justin consider how obedience is talked about in a context where law and gospel are confused. The guys talk about so much of what is preached is effectively easy-listening legalism and prosperity theology. Resources:Our episode on What Is-and Is Not-the Gospel?Our episode on Law/Gospel DistinctionOur episode on Why the Gospel Terrifies Christians

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With all this talk about sin on the podcast lately, it's about time we discuss some practical matters on how to overcome temptation. Stephen joins Tim to discuss the Biblical definition of temptation and provide examples and stories to help us in our fight against sin. Find out what it means to “not pack a snack for the flesh”. Key Verse: “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” James 1:13-14 Show Notes: Temptation Defined Temptation a major topic of the Bible from Genesis James 1:12-14 defines temptation and our need for God Desires are not bad in themselves (Luke 22:15) The worlds overwhelming temptations. Lusts that war against our souls (1 Peter 2:11) Recognize Temptation Where temptation originates (James 1:13) The example of Samson (Judges 13&14) The categories of lusts in the world (1 John 2:15-16) Overcoming Temptation and Sin Jesus' instruction in the Lord's prayer (Matthew 6:13) Taking God's escape route, fleeing temptation (1 Corinthians 10:12-14) Practical points: David (Proverbs 28:13), Paul (Romans 7:18-23) Do not make provision for the flesh (Romans 13:14) Practical Points for Discipleship The need for prayer (Philippians 4:6-7) Guards - why you have them, how to implement Jesus' example in the wilderness temptation using the word of God (Matthew 4)