The radical nature of the gospel soars through Romans 8 starting with Paul’s declaration of the truth that condemnation is not tolerated within the Kingdom of God.
Romans 7
An examination of Romans 7 and the struggle between spirit and flesh, the law and sin, leads us to the assurance that, though we may still sin, we are no longer captives.
Adjusting Your Gaze
With gentle subtlety, C.S. Lewis emphasized the power of focusing the totality of our lives upon the grace of God. Keep your eyes fixed on Him regardless of what is thrown your way.
Romans 6
Romans 6 is often misread or quoted out of context. But the message, if we take the time to read it, is clear: the choice between life and death is always before us. Choose life.
Recognizing Addiction
While accountability and effort are important, we, the Church, cannot discount the power of the gospel of grace and its ability to heal everything that’s broken (including the devastation of addiction).
The Only Answer
Till We Have Faces introduces us to the message of the power of the presence of God to heal grief.
Romans 5
Romans 5 begins with Paul’s message that the atoning sacrifice of Christ restored and secured our needed relationship with God. We have been given peace (shalom) with God.
Meeting God
Whenever we encounter the divine, we are called to leave changed; we should leave behind everything we’re holding, and accept the newness that He is eager to provide.
Finding Meaning
After his conversion to Christianity, Tolstoy wrote a gut wrenching novel on the lesson to live a life of purpose and avoid superficiality.