by Greg Dietrich | Jun 9, 2020 | Apply
Paul makes it clear that salvation by faith in Jesus Christ offends self-righteous pride. We are hard-wired to think we are more acceptable when we are good. This truth speaks to the question,”Why aren’t more people saved?” In response, Eric pointed us to Romans...
by Greg Dietrich | Jun 3, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we looked further into God’s prerogative and purpose in salvation. Eric reminded us that its easy to get turned upside-down in Romans 9. We’ll get mixed up if we think Romans 9 is about figuring out who God will choose to save. Instead, Paul wants us to...
by Greg Dietrich | May 27, 2020 | Apply
Romans 9 is a text that challenges our understanding of God. There is no getting around the wrestling match that many people have experienced in this chapter of scripture. On Sunday, we remembered that Paul enters this chapter emotionally affected by the response of...
by Greg Dietrich | May 19, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we moved into the second half of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. In the first six verses, Paul lays out the heart of what he wants to address in chapter 9. He recognizes that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of his national Jewish history. He values the vital...
by Greg Dietrich | May 13, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we returned to our study in the book of Romans. Paul opens by asking, “What then shall we say to these things?” He answers this question by offering six more questions to summarize the implications of the Gospel message. Through these questions we find hope...
