Conformed to Christ

Today, the guys discuss how Romans 8:18-25 gives the Christian encouragement and hope. Listen in as they discuss shifting your perspective to that of Paul's. While we suffer in this world, in the end, it's not even worth comparing to the glory that is to come for those united to Christ by faith. The Gospel is cosmic in scope, and having this understanding can lead us to patiently wait and endure s...

We are back in Romans today, looking at one of the most profound truths in the New Testament. In the gospel, God makes the Christian an heir. Listen in as we discuss what it means to be an heir and how the fact of our coming inheritance may propel us to live out an enduring faith. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim...

On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are discussing Genesis 12:10-13:4 and the curious story of Abram and Sarai in Egypt. What is the meaning of such a text in the Bible? And how can we possibly apply it to our lives? Tune in as the guys explore the importance of this passage for our hope. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Ad...

Today is Text-Driven Tuesday, and we are now turning our attention to the story of Abram beginning in Genesis 12. However, the experiences we read in Genesis 12 are for more than just one individual; they are prototypical experiences for every Christian. Tune is as the guys discuss the call of Abram and what it means for believers. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and...

Today is Text-Driven Tuesday, and we are in another set of genealogies. This time, Jay and George are looking at the genealogies of Shem and Terah. Tune in today as the guys discuss where these genealogies fit into the biblical storyline and why they matter. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and ex...

What does the familiar story of the Tower of Babel teach us about current events in our world? Tune in to Text-Driven Tuesday as Jay and George discuss this passage and then connect it, both to the rest of the Bible, as well as to practical application for your life. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introdu...

Today, we're back in Genesis. The passage Jay and George are talking about is commonly called "The Table of Nations." But what does a list of ancient names have to do with the Christian life? Tune in as the guys discuss an often-ignored yet immensely fascinating and important chapter of scripture. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Addi...

Today in Romans 8:4-9, the guys are discussing an explicit contrast that is being drawn between the two main people groups that live in this world. There are those in the flesh and those in the Spirit. Listen in as the guys discuss the contrast and how it may bolster the Christians confidence that they are indeed in Christ and now under no condemnation. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind,...

Today, George and Jay continue looking at Romans and discuss a text that provides the Christian with tremendous security in Christ. God has done something — in fact, the entire Trinity has done something for the Christian that not only saves a person but gives them the stability to persevere in the Christian Faith. Listen in as we discuss four components of the Gospel that give absolute security....

On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are discussing the odd and somewhat difficult story of Noah's drunkenness. Why is this story in the Bible? What does it mean? And how should we live in light of it? Tune in as the guys walk through the text and answer these questions. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim...

Today, Jay and George are discussing the Noahic Covenant. Tune in to Text-Driven Tuesday as the guys look at the elements of the Covenant, the promises God has given to the world, and how His promise to Noah points to His greater promises in Christ. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain pas...

On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are looking at Genesis 8 and the resulting new creation after the Flood. Tune is as the guys explore the certainties we can have in an uncertain world because of God's faithfulness to Noah. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scri...

Today's Text-Driven Tuesday is all about the Genesis Flood. Was it real? Was it world-wide? What does it mean for us? Tune in as Jay & George discuss these things and much more.

On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, we're starting the story of Noah and the Flood. And while many times the focus is on the Ark or the animals, the real focus ought to be on Noah's faith. What kind of faith did Noah have, and what does that teach us about genuine faith? Tune in and find out. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally,...

Today, the guys discuss one of the most disputed passages in Romans. Is Paul now talking about a pre-conversion experience that non-Christians struggle with? Or, is Paul talking about his own personal struggle against sin in the process of sanctification? Listen as the guys break this passage down and discover how this passage may encourage you as you persevere in the faith and grow in your sancti...

So far, in our discussions on Romans, Paul may have given the impression that the Law of God is somehow at fault in our lives. The impression some took in his day was that perhaps the Law might actually be sin. Listen in as the guys discuss how Paul counters this faulty thinking by speaking very positively about the Law. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call peopl...

In Romans Chapter 7, Paul elaborates on what it means for Christians to be under the law no longer. Listen in as the guys discuss three truths concerning the law that the believer should know to assist in their sanctification. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and...

As we continue in Romans, Paul now answers a second objection to the Gospel that centers on the law. Are Christians morally free to live however they want now that they are not under law but under grace? Listen as the guys explore this question and discuss Paul's analogy of slavery, which informs our understanding of both sin and sanctification. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect...

Today the guys continue to look at how unification with Christ is the link between justification and sanctification. In this text there is something for us to know, reckon, and offer in light of the glorious truths of the Gospel. We find out that the resurrected life of Christ not only impacts our justification but also fuels our sanctification. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect...

We are back in Romans today on Text-Driven Tuesday. Listen in as the guys discuss the missing link between justification and sanctification. The key to living a holy life pleasing to God is not found in a list of do's and don'ts. There is a profound truth for you to believe which ignites sanctification and propels the Christian life forward. Unification with Christ is the profound truth that you m...

Today, Jay and George dive into one of the strangest and most difficult passages in the entire Bible: Genesis 6:1-8. Tune in as the guys talk about the sons of God, Nephilim, and the Flood. But more importantly, listen as they push past the disputed parts of this text and look at the indisputable truths of sin, judgment, and grace. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and...

Genealogies are boring...or are they? On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are looking at the genealogy of Genesis 5. Listen to the discussion as the guys think through the many interesting aspects and doctrines found in a list of names. And may it reveal Christ to you. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim...

Who cares about genealogies? What purpose do they serve? On today's Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay & George are talking about Cain and Abel, focusing especially on Cain's genealogy in Genesis 4:17-26. Listen as the guys discuss the line of Cain and explore the opposing characteristics of those who are self-sufficient with those who are dependent upon God. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind,...

Today, the guys continue discussing one of the more difficult passages in Romans. Listen how Jesus Christ is held up as a vastly superior and better representative of his people. While Adam brought condemnation and death, Christ brings righteousness and eternal life. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introdu...

Today, the guys are discussing one of the more difficult passages in Romans. Listen in as they discuss how Adam ushered sin and death into the world. Learn how Adam acted as our representative and brought catastrophic ruin to the human race. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of...