Introduction to Romans, Part 1
January 4, 2023
In the book of Romans, Paul is writing a cross-cultural letter. Pastor Josh underscores the importance of doctrinal clarity as it is magnified in new cultures.
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When a politician promises something, we don't expect much. But when God promises us heaven, do we begin to live with the spirit of heaven in us?
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The biggest barrier to volunteering is not time, but priority—what we choose to do with our time. Behind that choice is love—who and what we love—and that determines what we do with our time.
December 30, 2022
We don't just come to church to learn, we come to connect with people. But the community of the church is centered around an encounter with Jesus, and that then enables us to encounter each other. This is what church is about.
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Both secularism and faith are rising at the same time in our society. This is why we see so much polarization in our discourses today. Faith is the secret ingredient to life with Jesus and to walking with him.
December 28, 2022
It's easy to lose the joy in the busyness of the holidays. We need to look at the real source of Christian joy—who Jesus is—especially Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.
December 27, 2022
The whole story of Jesus is interconnected, so a truly Merry Christmas needs to take a broader view to include Jesus as the resurrection and the life.
December 26, 2022
Right at the heart of Christmas is a claim to the identity of Jesus as the God-Man incarnate. If we celebrate the baby in the manger without really wrestling with who that baby is, we're not getting Christmas. The whole point of Christmas is the Christ and the implications that has for our lives.
December 24, 2022
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and this means that part of the nature of Jesus as God is his caring, protecting, saving, and shepherding. He gave his life for his sheep and truly cares for us.
December 23, 2022
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One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!