To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Today we embark on a new study in what you could argue is the most important book of the bible, the book of Romans. For its been used by God to bring salvation to unbelievers and a great awakening among believers.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 How do we know whether we are actually right with God? Lets examine ourselves to see if were in the faith today on Abounding Grace. Its a good idea to examine ourselves from time to time, and we have that opportunity today with Pastor Ed Taylor.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Is there someone in your life that youre having an issue with? While many are quick to post their feelings on the matter on Facebook or Twitter, Pastor Ed Taylor will suggest a much better approach today on Abounding Grace. And that is to go to the person directly, and take it to the Lord.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Have you ever loved someone very deeply, poured your heart and soul into their life, and have that met with ingratitude, or not have them love you in return? You might be surprised to find out that the apostle Paul experienced this too. As well see today in our study of Second Corinthians twelve the more he loved, the less he was loved in return.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 God has called some to serve full-time in the ministry, but is it ok for them to receive a salary from the people they serve at church? And are there times when the pastor may need to pick up a job on the side to meet their financial needs? Well talk about that today on Abounding Grace as we near the end of our study in Second Corinthians.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 You can be sure that tough times are on the calendar for each of us even godly Christians! And at times we may wonder why were suffering, or why God doesnt remove a painful trial from our lives. Today on Abounding Grace well look at Pauls experience with a thorn in the flesh. He was suffering with it for over fourteen years, and asked God repeatedly to remove it. The Lord chose not to for a very good reason. Pastor Ed Taylor says theres something here in this story for us to hold on to, when we encounter difficult times.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Today, well take a look at what the apostle Paul referred to as his thorn in the flesh. Still today, God gives His children thorns, and as well see today on Abounding Grace its for good reason!

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Today on Abounding Grace well be encouraged to adopt a perspective modeled for us by the apostle Paul. He was humble, and just saw himself as a servant. He certainly didnt want to draw attention to himself or receive the glory for what God did in and through his life. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Second Corinthians twelve, and urges us to live with that mindset.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Many of us have wondered what heaven is going to be like, and Scripture gives us just enough to whet our appetite! But imagine what it would be like to be taken on up to heaven, for a look around, but not being able to tell others about it. Such was the case for the apostle Paul, and well hear about this experience today on Abounding Grace.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 Whether youre training to become a professional athlete or going to school to become a doctor, we expect there to be some measure of sacrifice involved. And so it is with the Christian life and ministry. But perhaps more than you realize! Today on Abounding Grace we notice the great sacrifice that came with being an apostle. And its a reminder to us of the great cost attached to ministry.