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When you hear God will save us simply by believing in Him, you might be thinking that sounds too good to be true. But instead of dismissing this right off the bat, it would be wise to look into it. We’ll do just that today on His Perfect Love. Our source of information is the reliable and time-tested book of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1729/...

One of the most fascinating and well-known persons in the Bible is Abraham. Yes he lived long ago but his story still speaks to us today, providing great encouragement. In Romans chapter four the argument for salvation by grace through faith is made by using the historical account of Abraham. Pastor Matt VanderVen will explore this liberating truth of how God not only saved Abraham by faith apart...

When the book of Romans was penned there were a large number of people with a skewed view of salvation. They believed that salvation came through circumcision and living by the law of God. In Romans, the apostle Paul makes it abundantly clear that we are saved by grace through faith. It’s a message that needs to be heard today, as countless people think they can get to heaven through self-effort o...

We’ve all experienced falling short of the mark, at some point in our lives. Maybe it was failing to make the sports team in High School because you weren’t fast enough. Or you didn’t get the job of your dreams, due to a lack of experience. Today on His Perfect Love we’ll learn that on our own we all fall short of a right standing with God. But the good news is, Jesus can provide the righteousness...

As we continue in the book of Romans we’ll hear about the one way road to heaven, and make sure we’re on it… or get on it today. Pastor Matt VanderVen will emphasize that we all fall short on our own, and salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1729/29?v=20251111

You can probably think of someone in your life that could be described as a skeptic! Maybe it’s a family member, coworker, friend, or total stranger. Or maybe that skeptic is you? T oday on His Perfect Love we’ll hear the apostle Paul addressing the skeptic. It’s part of pastor Matt VanderVen’s study in Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1729/29?v=...

In his letter to the Romans, Paul was adamant about our position in Christ - that we are saved by grace and grace alone. He declared that our status here on earth - social or otherwise - has absolutely no bearing on our position in heaven. This was a hard lesson for the Jews to grasp, as they were taught to regard their status as higher than the lowly Gentiles around them. Grab that Bible of yours...

The law is much like a mirror- it can only show us our sin- it can’t cleanse us of it. Yet too many seek to live under the law expecting they can perform it. That only leads to hypocrisy and judgmentalism. There’s a better way - a way that actually works! Today on His Perfect Love we take you to Romans chapter two and see together what that is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://...

Maybe you’ve noticed, we’re pretty good at making excuses to justify our bad behavior. But we’re all too quick to come down hard on others who do the very same thing. This sort of self-deception and self-righteousness was present in the heart of the people we’ll read about today in Romans chapter two. Pastor Matt VanerVen is in the early stages of a new series in Romans. And it’s been emphasizing...

Think you’re better than the next guy.... think again! Apart from Christ, we’re all seen as unrighteous and wicked in the sight of God. And that’s important to understand, as it emphasizes how greatly we need a savior. Pastor Matt VanderVen is going through Romans right now, and we enter chapter two today. Our attention turns now to those who think they are righteous, but in reality are far from i...

The month of June has been designated as Pride Month by some in this country. We live in a world where homosexuality is embraced and even celebrated. But what are we to do and think as Christians? And what if you’re living that lifestyle and wondering what God truly thinks about it, and if there’s really a way out? Today on His Perfect Love pastor Matt VanderVen enters into the sensitive subject,...

Today on His Perfect love with pastor Matt VanderVen we’ll visit Romans chapter one. As you know homosexuality is widely embraced and applauded in many circles today. And some in the church have gone so far as to claim it’s not sin, and that it should be accepted as an alternative lifestyle. But what does God think? That’s really what matters, and if we’re wise we’ll agree with Him rather than the...

We continue today in the book of Romans. It’s there, we’re assured of this gospel of grace, by faith in Jesus. What’s emphasized is not what you need to do for the Lord but what He has done for you. Romans chapter one makes that abundantly clear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1729/29?v=20251111

Today we get back into Romans, and encounter one of the more well known passages in the Bible. We’ll soon see that the way we become right before God is by first admitting that we’re a sinner, and in need of a Savior. It’s then we can turn from our sin to Christ in faith. Those that do are no longer guilty before a holy God. That good news is front and center today, as we join pastor Matt VanderVe...