by Greg Dietrich | Jun 30, 2020 | Apply, Gospel
On Sunday we looked at the future of Israel, God’s sovereign mercy, and the humble response of faith. We explored Paul’s expectation of a dramatic turning of ethnic Israel toward Christ after the full number of Gentiles have been grafted in. Accordingly, Paul expects...
by Greg Dietrich | Jun 23, 2020 | Apply, Gospel
On Sunday we saw how Paul is doing three things in this passage. First, he plays defense attorney for God and his word, pointing out how God’s word has not failed. Second, he plays prosecuting attorney, pointing out that if you don’t embrace God’s invitation in the...
by Greg Dietrich | Jun 16, 2020 | Apply, Gospel
On Sunday Eric looked back into Romans 10 for guidance in the midst of the tension our country is experiencing. He pointed us to the non-discriminating heart of God. In light of God’s heart expressed in the gospel, we see that racism is a sin against God and God’s...
by Greg Dietrich | Jun 14, 2020 | Gospel, Thoughts and Reflections
This image has been constantly before us: a white police officer kneeling on a black man’s neck, while a small crowd gathers to bear witness. Now we know the white officer’s name, as well as the name of the black man passing out on the ground. Now we know that the...
by Greg Dietrich | Mar 10, 2020 | Apply, Gospel
In Romans 8, Paul offers us an anchor for our souls. He wants us to know that we are held fast, secure in the midst of many kinds of evil and suffering in this life. We find hope to endure suffering as the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. We also find hope as God works...
by Greg Dietrich | Mar 3, 2020 | Apply, Gospel
On Sunday, we looked at Romans 8 and considered how suffering is the pathway to unimaginable glory. This is because the way of Jesus is death before life. When we remember that unimaginable glory is the goal of this life, it puts our suffering into proper perspective....
