E/pistle

Romans 12:3-8 - Spiritual Gifts 30.11.2022 6:57 ↓

God equips people to serve and strengthen the greater Body of Christ.

Romans 12:1-2 - Living Sacrifices 28.11.2022 7:27 ↓

Paul transitions to focus on practical theology, looking at ways faith is lived out in the lives of Christians.

Romans 11:33-36 - For God's Glory 25.11.2022 5:41 ↓

In an indirect doxology, Paul concludes this section in his letter reflecting on the ongoing work of God.

Romans 11:22-32 - Rebels 23.11.2022 6:57 ↓

Those who call on the name of Jesus will be saved; both Jews and Gentiles who have been grafted into the Kingdom.

Romans 11:11-21 - Grafted In 21.11.2022 6:29 ↓

Paul points out that the Jews might be brought into the Kingdom of God through the inclusion of the Gentiles. 

Romans 11:1-10 - Remnant 18.11.2022 6:52 ↓

God has never rejected the people of Israel; instead, their rejection of the Messiah has lead to their disobedience and hard hearts.

Romans 10:14-21 - Faithful Messengers 16.11.2022 6:06 ↓

Faith comes by hearing the Word of God preached and proclaimed by all Christians - not just pastors.

Romans 10:1-13 - Salvation to Everyone 14.11.2022 8:32 ↓

Paul continues to unpack what he wrote in Romans 9.

Romans 9:30-33 - Spiritual Israel 11.11.2022 5:41 ↓

The inclusion of the Gentiles into God's family shows that salvation is by faith in Jesus.

Romans 9:19-29 - Free Will? 09.11.2022 7:22 ↓

Is God is all-powerful? Do people have free will? Yes to both.

Romans 9:10-18 - How God Works 07.11.2022 8:01 ↓

Paul continues to talk about how God has worked through people in the past, regardless of their good or bad choices.

Romans 9:1-9 - Back to Abraham 04.11.2022 8:52 ↓

Paul moves on to talk more about his desire for people to know Jesus like he does.

Romans 8:35-39 - Unwavering 02.11.2022 7:30 ↓

God's love remains consistently unconditional.

Romans 8:28-34 - Predestination 31.10.2022 8:58 ↓

It's difficult to explain predestination in a short timeframe, but here goes nothing.

Romans 8:18-27 - The Coming Restoration 28.10.2022 6:54 ↓

Paul tells of a day when the consequences of sin are no longer in play.

Romans 8:9-17 - Co-Heirs 26.10.2022 8:13 ↓

Paul shows the beauty and impact of the Holy Spirit at work in our hearts as children of God.

Romans 8:1-8 - Death by Sin, Life in Jesus 24.10.2022 5:44 ↓

Paul points out God's work to save people from being condemned by the Law.

Romans 7:14-25 - Dueling Natures 21.10.2022 8:56 ↓

Our sinful natures continue to wage war against the new nature we have in Jesus.

Romans 7:7-13 - The Hijack of Sin 19.10.2022 6:20 ↓

The Law of God is good and holy and perfect, but sin still manages to mess things up on our end.

Romans 7:1-6 - Free At Last 17.10.2022 6:09 ↓

Having died with Christ, Paul makes the point that we're free from the condemning power of the Law.

Romans 6:15-23 - Righteous Slaves 14.10.2022 9:37 ↓

Paul uses slavery to help illustrate what Jesus has done for us.  Here's a helpful video explaining what it was like to be a slave in the Roman Empire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kx_2Sh7iz0

Romans 6:8-14 - Sanctification 12.10.2022 7:22 ↓

We are tied and united with Jesus through baptism.

Romans 6:1-7 - Live In Grace 10.10.2022 7:47 ↓

Rather than taking advantage of God's continual outpouring of grace, Paul instructs us to not purposefully live in sin.

Romans 5:12-21 - Jesus v. Adam 07.10.2022 8:49 ↓

Paul contrasts the actions of Adam and the actions of Jesus. One brings death, the other brings life.

Romans 5:1-11 - Therefore! 05.10.2022 7:22 ↓

The work of Jesus leaves the people of God in a state of thankfulness and joy.