by Greg Dietrich | Sep 1, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we looked into an obscure squabble in the church at Rome in order to consider a very important issue for our church. Paul wants us to be aware of the danger of judging and despising brothers and sisters in Christ who hold different convictions and opinions...
by Greg Dietrich | Aug 19, 2020 | Apply
This Sunday we began to consider the question, “How do believers in every age and culture relate to their governing authorities?” Its helpful to remember our role as citizens also relates to our “obedience of faith.” Paul instructs us to be in subjection to these...
by Greg Dietrich | Aug 11, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we looked at these exhortations within the context of the phrase “the obedience of faith.” Paul uses this phrase as bookends in Romans, in 1:6 and 16:27. In Romans 12:14-21, Paul shows us how to relate to people outside the church as we seek to live...
by Greg Dietrich | Aug 5, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we looked at Paul’s expectation that those who have been bought with the precious blood of Christ will begin to “live into” their new identity in Christ. The statements we read in Romans 12:9-13 both describe a Christ-like life and serve as...
by Greg Dietrich | Jul 15, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday we crossed a major division in Romans, from the first eleven chapters to the last five. In chapter 12, Paul begins to answer the question, “How do we live as Christians in light of the truth of chapters 1-11?” One way we have answered this question at...
by Greg Dietrich | Jul 8, 2020 | Apply
On Sunday Eric pointed us toward Paul’s response to God’s revelation in Romans. Paul’s response to the gospel is explosive worship in verses 33-36. This exaltation is fueled by what we do know about God, as well as what we don’t know about God....
