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Every believer is called to share Jesus — not just pastors or evangelists. In this message, Pastor Bo challenges us to grow beyond “Mickey Mouse evangelism” and step into real, Spirit-led conversations that lead people to Christ. Discover practical ways to share your faith with confidence — from praying for others, to weaving Bible truth naturally into everyday conversations, to walking someone through the Romans Road. And remember: transformation takes time. Whether it’s days, months, or years, God is working as you faithfully sow the seeds of the gospel.(00:00) The Gospel of Jesus and Baptism(11:53) The Necessity of Evangelism(16:55) The Urgency of Evangelism and Salvation(31:31) The Call to Bold Evangelism(42:19) Effective Evangelism Techniques and Strategies(52:32) Sharing the Gospel Effectivelyhttps://citylightnyc.com/ 

Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess withy thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, though shalt be saved."

A 15-minute podcast of Bible teaching, Monday - Friday, by the President and Editor of the Sword of the Lord Publishers, Dr. Shelton Smith.

Sermon: The Roadway of Conversion: the Romans Road; Bradley Fritch Proverbs 14:12 Acts 4:1-12 John 3:1-18

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See also "Romans Road" online https://www.forthegospel.org/read/the-romans-road-to-salvation)

Today I want to show you why I don't believe all paths lead to God, but only one path in particular does. There's only one road that gets you to Heaven. I want to take you on a simple journey called the RomanS Road to salvation. NOT the Roman Roads of the Roman Empire, but the RomanS Road found in the Biblical book of Romans. There will be 4 stops along the way- 4 passages that summarize how to get to God. In fact, it's actually the message of how God has made his way to you. We call it the good news, aka the Gospel.

Nate Williams, filling in for Greg Davis, talks about evangelism and the phrase "Christians are too heavenly minded to be any earthly good." He shares about the "Ephesians Road" that can complement the classic "Romans Road' in evangelism. Then, he talks about how atheists borrow from the Christian worldview to create their own morality and J.K. Rowling's "God-shaped vacuum" in her heart.

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Romans Road - Week 16Pastor Caleb SuttonAugust 31, 2025

Romans Road - Week 15Pastor Jeff PhelpsAugust 24, 2025

Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Ask Here!In this weeke's episode of the UncommonTEEN Podcast, Teen Life Coach Jamie Kirschner addresses the question, "How Do I Know If I Am Saved?" She shares her personal journey of understanding salvation, emphasizing the simplicity of the process. The conversation highlights the importance of faith, grace, and the assurance that comes from believing in Jesus Christ as Lord.Next week, she continues on with part 2 of this series, answering, "Why do we fear hell? And How Do I Know if Others Are Saved?"0:00 Question: How Do I Know If I Am Saved?00:27 The Romans Road to Salvation10:55 The Simplicity of Salvation Grab your tickets for UncommonTEEN Live Today!UncommonTEEN.com/conferenceCONNECT WITH COACH JAMIE LIFE COACHING for Christian Teen Girls SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! PODCAST RESOURCES ABOUT MERCH The UncommonTEEN App is available on the Apple Store! It looks like Google is going to take a bit longer.

Fascinating on X: "During World War II, a young American officer stepped away for a quick bathroom break, and when he returned, he discovered that another officer had taken his seat on the bomber he was supposed to board. Left behind, he had no choice but to catch another plane. The bomber he was https://t.co/TlUnLdRgEj" / X Roseanne Barr Says God Told Her to Post Tweet That Ended Her Career Ryan Burge

Romans Road - Week 14Pastor Jeff PhelpsAugust 17, 2025

Romans Road - Week 13Pastor Jose Alfredo (Casa de Oracion)August 10, 2025

Romans Road - Week 12Pastor Jeff PhelpsAugust 3, 2025

 Ep.375 – Run With Horses Podcast –  Staying on target Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith **(24:00)** We are still talking about keeping our eyes on the target that Jesus has set before us. To be ambassadors for Christ on the mission of reconciliation, making disciples of the nations. Sound like a big job? Thankfully we are in this together and the Holy Spirit is doing His work in and through us. Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!” **(23:00 – 0:00)* *  PART 1 The Biblical Mandate  • Matthew 28:18-20 – Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations.  • Key Question: Why does the church exist?  • Not just for programs, services, or buildings—It exist as the body of Jesus to Cary out his mission of reconciliation in the world, practically, for disciple-making.  • Every believer is called to participate (not just pastors). ⸻ .1 Clarify the Win for the Team Question: What does success look like for our church?  • Colossians 1:28-29 – “Present everyone mature in Christ.”  • Ephesians 4:11-13 – Equip saints until maturity and unity in faith.  • Goals:  • Define “disciple” (follower of Jesus growing in obedience, reproducing). Everyone needs to know the goal of Christ-likeness and have some idea of the path that leads there.  • Create a shared vision and language (everyone knows what the goal is). It is a team effort, we need each other and simple, clear communication is important.  • Success = transformed lives, not just attendance numbers. ⸻ .2 Give Them Tools for the Win How do we equip every believer to evangelize and disciple?  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Scripture equips believers for every good work.  • Ephesians 4:12 – Leaders equip saints for ministry.  • Acts 1:8 – Empowered by the Spirit to witness.  • Goals:  • Provide simple gospel tools (testimony, “3 Circles,” Romans Road, DBS).  • Train in basic disciple habits (prayer, Bible, fellowship, serving).  • Help members discover spiritual gifts (Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12). ⸻ .3 Radical Clarity About Mission How do we keep the vision in front of us?  • Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision; make it plain.”  • John 20:21 – “As the Father has sent me, I send you.”  • Matthew 5:13-16 – Salt and light in the world.  • Goals:  • Constantly repeat the mission (sermons, meetings, ministries).  • Celebrate wins (testimonies, baptisms, gospel impact stories).  • Evaluate ministries: Does this move us toward Christ-likeness and help us make disciples? ⸻ .4 Create Systems that Self-Correct and stay on task How do we design processes that keep us on mission?  • Acts 6:1-7 – Church creates structure to meet needs and continue growth.  • 1 Corinthians 14:40 – “Do all things decently and in order.”  • Goals:  • Build reproducible models (small groups, one-on-one mentorship).  • Review regularly and adjust to stay on mission.  • Systems should serve people, not the other way around.

Romans Road - Week 11Pastor Tim ReedJuly 27, 2025

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Romans Road - Week 10Pastor Jeff PhelpsJuly 20, 2025

Romans Road - Week 9Pastor Jeff PhelpsJuly 13, 2025

Romans Road - Week 8Pastor Tim ReedJuly 6, 2025

Romans Road - Week 7Pastor Jeff PhelpsJune 29, 2025

It's the finale of the Purpose Podcast! Before we step into a powerful new chapter this fall, we're closing out with insight, laughter, and real talk. In this final episode, we sit down with Zach Bingham to rank popular evangelism methods—from the classic Romans Road to viral TikTok gospel moments.

Romans Road - Week 5Pastor Jeff PhelpsJune 15, 2025

Romans Road - Week 6Pastor Jeff PhelpsJune 22, 2025

Romans Road - Week 4Pastor Jeff PhelpsJune 8, 2025

Romans Road - Week 3Josiah KlimentJune 1, 2025

Welcome to Faith Church Online! A marker of a life that has been transformed by God and for God is when we begin to SHARE God with other. Today we use the Romans Road in learning how to share our faith.We hope this serves you well. 

Welcome Home!Please enjoy this dramatic presentation of the first 8 chapters of Paul's letter to the Romans.Have a great week!

Romans Road - Week 2Pastor Caleb SuttonMay 25, 2025

Romans Road - Week 1Pastor Tim ReedMay 18, 2025

Spring Lake ChurchApr 20 – 22, 2025==========Spring Lake Church - Downtown==========Sermon: Romans RoadTeacher: Bill Van KirkThe Bumpy Road - The Reality of Sin‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬‬for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬‬For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Road Repair - God's Rescue Plan‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬‬For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬‬But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬‬If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬‬Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬‬For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬‬Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬‬For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬‬If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”Spring Lake Church WebsiteFind out more about Spring Lake Church at our website.https://www.springlakechurch.org/Financially Support Spring Lake ChurchGiving financially is simple. Use the link below to connect with online giving.https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/givingNeed Prayer?We would love to join with you in prayer. Please click the link below to share a prayer request or for more information on the Care Ministries at Spring Lake Church.https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91040

Spring Lake ChurchApr 20 – 22, 2025==========Spring Lake Church - Bellevue==========Sermon: Romans RoadTeacher: Jack GuerraThe Bumpy Road - The Reality of Sin‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬‬for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬‬For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Road Repair - God's Rescue Plan‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬‬For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬‬But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭13‬‬If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬‬Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬‬For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,Spring Lake Church WebsiteFind out more about Spring Lake Church at our website.https://www.springlakechurch.org/Financially Support Spring Lake ChurchGiving financially is simple. Use the link below to connect with online giving.https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/givingNeed Prayer?We would love to join with you in prayer. Please click the link below to share a prayer request or for more information on the Care Ministries at Spring Lake Church.https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91040

What makes the Good News so life-changing and worth sharing? In this episode, we explore the essence of evangelism, unpack the Romans Road tool, and encourage you to faithfully embrace the call to spread the gospel!SUBSCRIBE to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpMysRRC4ftibBB4sk1tgg JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 0:00 - INTRO 1:05 - DEFINING EVANGELISM1:40 - WHAT MAKES THE GOOD NEWS TRANSFORMATIVE? 1: Problem of sin 2: God offers a solution: Jesus 3: Jesus died on the cross for our sins. 4: 3 days later, He rose from the grave! 5: We have eternal life through Jesus 6: Repent and believe4:32 - PRACTICAL TOOL 1: Romans Road: 5 verses from the book of Romans - Romans 3:23 - Romans 6:23 - Romans 5:8 - Romans 6:23 - Romans 10: 9 &136:00 - CALL TO ACTION 1: Commit to sharing the gospel 2: Memorize the Romans Road 3: Pray for God to lead you to someone who needs to hear the gospel 4: You don't have to be perfect; you just have to be FAITHFUL6:37 - THANK YOU & WRAP-UPJOIN the NEWSLETTER. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERECONNECT WITH BINMIN: TikTok Instagram Facebook Linkedin Binmin.orgQuestions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe on YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW on Apple podcasts 

Send us a text here!351: The Romans Road offers a profound journey through Scripture, guiding us from the recognition of our sinful nature to the embrace of God's redemptive grace. This episode unpacks this powerful evangelistic tool, examining how verses from Paul's letter to the Romans illuminate our universal need for salvation and Christ's perfect provision.Got questions? Text us at 737-231-0605!Like, share, and subscribe! We love seeing and responding to your reviews and comments.Support the show: https://wbcc.churchcenter.com/givingSupport the show

Sharing the gospel is central to the Great Commission. But doing so on a day-to-day basis is more complicated than we often want to admit. It's definitely more complex than just memorizing the Romans Road or learning a three-step approach for door-to-door witnessing. So in this episode, we want to ask two different questions about sharing the gospel: first, we want to ask why don't we do it, and second, how should we change the way we think about sharing the gospel?Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/04/what-stops-christians-from-sharing-the-gospel-ep-213-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 Failure to Evangelize00:08:36 False Fears00:11:33 Belief in Hell00:14:53 Disobedience00:19:59 Gifting vs Practice00:26:48 Different Venues00:35:36 Hospitality00:40:04 Ready to Give an Answer00:49:28 Listening00:58:17 Answer a Fool01:21:59 Using God's WordProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

Pastor Heather Jarvie explains the central message of the gospel using the key passages from Romans, showing how humanity's sin necessitates a divine rescue and how accepting Jesus brings the promise of eternal love and transformation.

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

We are taking a quick road trip through one of the most important books of the New Testament: The Book of Romans. From grappling with our own brokenness to learning how to live in the Spirit, this series invites you to discover what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as we navigate this road together, gaining insight and inspiration from one of the most profound letters in scripture.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're getting granular about the divine, salvific grace Paul riffs on early in his letter to the Romans. We're going to take a long pause in our collective amble down the Romans Road so as to marinate in the concept of justification. We're going to do an in-depth review of how the sinless life and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ made it possible for rebellious, sin-riddled yahoos like us to be reconciled with a perfectly righteous God. Because all too often we church folk tend to volley multi-syllabic theological terms like “justification” and “sanctification” and “propitiation” amongst ourselves like innocuous doctrinal pickle balls without giving too much thought to the grief and gravitas they represent. In much the same way we blithely wear crosses as mere jewelry or prominently display it in the form of a hip tattoo, forgetting what that Roman torture device – equivalent to a medieval guillotine or modern-day electric chair, which I can't imagine someone wearing as a fashion statement – represents…that the King of all kings chose to leave His throne in glory, condescend to human form and humble circumstances, only to be betrayed and abandoned by His closest friends and ultimately have stakes hammered into His feet and wrists so He could be suspended in the air like a human shish-kabob while a cruel mob jeered His torture and subsequent murder because Jesus knew His blood was the necessary price that had to be paid in order to justify – to make us right – with God. We're not going to skip past the hard facts of what He sacrificed for our redemption today y'all because quite honestly doing so mitigates the miracle of our salvation. So please grab a great big mug of strong coffee and your Bible – unless of course you're in the hot-wax stage of a manicure – and come ponder the audacious kindness of King Jesus on the porch with Alli, Dr. Howard and me.