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In this episode of the Brother Byron Podcast, we dive into the crucial yet often overlooked role of the prayer warrior. With a focus on Paul's consistent prayers for the believers in Rome (Romans 1:9) and his command to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17), we discuss how the modern church suffers from a lack of dedicated intercessors. What does it truly mean to be a prayer warrior? What are the marks of a prayer warrior? How does prayer equip us for spiritual warfare and strengthen the body of Christ? Join Brother Byron as he explores the biblical foundation of fervent, Spirit-led prayer and challenges believers to stand in the gap for others.

“Paul Greets the Saints in Rome" - Romans 16:1-7

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Intro• Romans 1:1-6 – The good news which He promised before• Romans 1:7-10 – Paul greets the set-apart ones in Rome• Romans 1:11-15 – Encouraged by each other's belief• Romans 1:16 – Paul was not ashamed of the Good News• Romans 1:17 – Righteousness is revealed in the Good News• Deuteronomy 6:17-18 – Delivered through belief-obedience • Deuteronomy 6:19-23 – He brought them out• Deuteronomy 6:24 – For our good always• Deuteronomy 6:25 – It shall be righteousness for you… • Why is the Christian sabbath for only an hour?• Romans 1:18 – Those who suppress the truth?• Romans 1:19 – These people should know better• Romans 1:19-21 – Understanding Romans 1:20 • John 1:11-12 – They have no excuse?• Romans 1:22-23 – They did from their own reasonings• Romans 1:24-25 – They changed the truth?• Deuteronomy 8:5 – Like a man disciplines his son?• Romans 1:26-27 – The times of Noah• Romans 1:28 – A worthless mind• Romans 1:28-31 – Covenant breakers?• Romans 1:31 – They should know!• Romans 1 from the Perspective of the Good News • ConclusionListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16 Key Takeaways: + The Church was an intimate family in Jesus. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (ESV) + The Church included and dignified women. “Amidst contemporary denunciations of Christianity as patriarchal and sexist, it is easily forgotten that the early church was especially attractive to women… Christianity was unusually appealing because within the Christian subculture women enjoyed far higher status than did the women in the Greco-Roman world at large.” – Rodney Stark Philippians 4:2–3 (ESV) “…we see an early example of women serving as deacons in the correspondence between Pliny the younger and the emperor Trajan (AD 98–117). In a fascinating conversation, Pliny asks Trajan for advice about what he should do as the legate to the province in Bithynia with Christians. We want to think about one small piece of the conversation. Pliny refers to two Christian women, who were called ministrae in Latin. In English we can translate this word as “ministers,” and that is a good translation into Latin of the Greek word diakonos, which means “servant” or “minister.” We thus have an early example—in the second decade of the second century—of women serving as deacons. Obviously, such an example doesn't prove women should serve as deacons, but it suggests women functioned as deacons in the early church.” – Thomas Schreiner + Whatever we see women doing in the Bible, we want to see them doing it in our Church. + Fully Engage in the Church

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Michael Thomas06.23.24Fellowship North Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Why does Paul want to come to Rome-- Romans 15-23-28 is an important passage for our current cultural moment. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Paul wants to go to Rome in order to bear spiritual fruit.

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Saturday, 16 December 2023   The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.” Acts 22:28   While preparing to have Paul scourged, the centurion was alerted to the fact that Paul was Roman. Hearing this, the centurion told his commander. From there, the commander went to Paul and asked if he was Roman. Paul responded affirmatively. Now, it says, “The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.”   The words bear emphasis – “I, great sum, this citizenship bought.” The commander's response shows without any doubt that citizenship could be purchased and that he had done so at great expense, something he was quite proud of. Some believe that such a purchase was made through bribery of corrupt officials. Vincent's Word Studies says –   “The purchase of Roman citizenship was an investment. Under the first Roman emperors it was obtained only at large cost and with great difficulty; later, it was sold for a trifle.”   If that doesn't sound like the US today! It used to be an honor to earn citizenship. Now, it means nothing. It is handed out to those who don't deserve it, and it is denied to those who have demonstrated the wits, intelligence, and business acumen to merit it in the way the law clearly states.   The word translated as sum is kephalaion. It is used only twice in the New Testament, here and in Hebrews 8:1, where it is translated as “the main point.” It comes from kephale, meaning the head, a cornerstone, or even the primary head of something, like a ruler.   Also, the word translated as citizenship is politeia. It indicates “citizenship; concretely, a community -- commonwealth, freedom” (Strong's). Its only other use is in Ephesians 2:12 speaking of the commonwealth of Israel –   “Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands— 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth [politeia] of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:11-13   Now, and understanding the commander's words, it next says, “And Paul said, ‘But I was born a citizen.'” Again, the Greek is more emphatic. It reads, “I, and even, was born.” This means that he was born into a family who were already citizens. Many theories have arisen as to how he obtained it, but Ellicott may be correct –   “Many of the Jews who were taken to Rome by Pompeius as slaves first obtained their freedom and became libertini, and afterwards were admitted on the register as citizens. The mention of kinsmen or friends at Rome (Romans 16:7; Romans 16:11), makes it probable, as has been said, that the Apostle's father may have been among them.”   Life application: Think about what this conversation means in relation to the world today. Something that was once highly cherished, even precious and/or life-saving, eventually meant nothing at all. The leaders of the great and vast Roman empire squandered what had been built. The mid-level officials had become corrupt and uncaring about safeguarding what had been entrusted to them.   Eventually, Roman citizenship had no value at all. Today, the exact same attitude is on display in most of the great and powerful governments of the world. Obtaining US citizenship, for example, is a laughable process that is so misused by government employees that for a quick bribe when no one is looking, even pedophiles can easily obtain it.   The only citizenship that truly matters in this world is the one that will never be diminished in how it is obtained –   “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22   There is only one way heavenly citizenship is realized, and it is through faith in what God has done in and through the giving of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. While the rest of the world is hurriedly seeking things that have no lasting value, Jesus Christ's offer stands as an eternal hope for those who come to him.   This offer comes at the highest price of all, and yet, that price has been paid already through Jesus' cross. All that is needed to appropriate it is to believe to the saving of the soul.   Lord God, how thankful we are that there is a hope beyond this fallen world. We strive for things that have no value and things that can be taken away or lost in a moment. But what You offer is eternal citizenship in a heavenly kingdom. May we be willing to share this good news with those who so desperately need it. To Your glory, we pray. Amen.

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

11/8/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Romans 1:16. Paul was eager and unafraid of the gospel of Christ.Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforpeace

11/7/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Romans 1:14-15. Paul was ready for the opportunity to share the Good News to one of the most populated and corrupt places on Earth, in Rome. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforpeace

11/5/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Romans 1:7-10. Paul includes the Roman Christians in God's plan. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforpeace

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

Engaging Your Culture As A Person Of Righteousness | An in-depth study in the Book of Romans

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