Paul traces his previous questions that he raised in verse 1-4 with indisputable statements found in Romans 6:5-11 that places all who are saved at Golgotha as Jesus was being crucified. The difficulty in this understanding might also bring confusion with the idea of us being resurrected in a new life as well. This sermon…
So Paul is not accused of preaching antinomianism (cheap grace) in chapter 5:20, he fires off four questions at the heart of his listeners who might misinterpret his definition of grace. This portion of Scripture unboxes the difference between our body of sinful deeds and our actual body of sin. So turn your Bibles to…
In Romans 5:15-21 Paul shares with us that Christ doesn’t just offer the free gift of salvation, but so much more is promised to us beyond our conversion. Click and enjoy.
Romans 5:12-14 is known as the most difficult block of text within the book of Romans. It begs the question, “How can I be condemned for Adam’s sin when I wasn’t there in the garden of eden?” Unboxing these verses not only separates the stark difference between deeds and character but even more emphasizes why we…
Neuroscientist, Sissy Cross, talks with me about how social media over stimulates ours brains and why writing letters has become therapeutic for her. Multitasking, connecting with people, and slowing down find their way into our conversation as well. Enjoy!
Paul takes the opportunity to preach the gospel to the Romans in 5:6-11 by comparing our love to the love of the Father and the sacrifice of His son.
Romans 5:1-5 holds one of the keys to understanding how we are to rejoice in our seasons of suffering.
I flew to Atlanta and had a great conversation with author and public speaker Dr. Mark Andrews, founder of Adoptive Family Resources (AFR). I personally do not know anyone who has more insight on adoption than Dr. Andrews who has raised, with his wife Lisa, two beautiful children from India. His story is so moving…
Romans 5:1-5 holds one of the keys to understanding how we are to rejoice in our seasons of suffering.
Paul chose to use Abraham in Romans 4:18-25 to deliver us all from pragmatism—allowing the success of our end results to justify the means. Although Abraham never doubted God’s promise, he did doubt God’s timing and forced his own result. Listen in and allow this passage of Scripture to recalibrate our faith in what God…