In this episode of Focused on Christ, Mike Crump and Dr. Nathan Smith begin a new year-long journey through the Epistles, starting with a deep dive into the Book of Romans.

Together, they explore the profound context of Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome and the foundational truths of the Gospel.

In This Episode:

• The Power of Paul’s Writing: Discover why the Apostle Paul’s letters are unique in their theological weight and how he connects Old Testament completion to the person of Christ. The Thesis of Romans: We examine Paul’s "thesis statement" in Romans 1:16-17, exploring the declaration that "the righteous shall live by faith" and what it means to be unashamed of the Gospel.
• Understanding General Revelation: Learn how God reveals His eternal power and divine nature through creation, leaving humanity "without excuse" before Him.
• The Reality of God’s Wrath: Dr. Smith breaks down the "settled judicial wrath" of God against ungodliness and the sobering reality of what happens when God "gives us up" to our own sinful desires.
• Grace vs. Rebellion: A discussion on the biblical tension between man’s responsibility for sin and God’s sovereign grace in salvation.

Key Scripture:

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." — Romans 1:16

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Next Week: Join us as we move into Romans 2 to discuss the purpose of God's Law.