We continue our investigation of what it means to be weak and strong according to the book of Romans, leading us to a deeper understanding of Christian unity and the power of respect.

What does it mean to be strong or weak in the gospel? And what does Paul mean when he says that what you eat is a reflection of your strength?

What does it mean to be strong or weak in the gospel? And what does Paul mean when he says that what you eat is a reflection of your strength?

For contemporary Americans, chapter 13 is one of the hardest passages of the book of Romans to grasp—at a time when our country's ideas about justice are so polarized, how can we understand this passage about the role of the state? But our dilemma isn't new: This passage was just as difficult and confusing for people living under Rome. And it is as vital for us as it was for the original audience.

For contemporary Americans, chapter 13 is one of the hardest passages of the book of Romans to grasp—at a time when our country's ideas about justice are so polarized, how can we understand this passage about the role of the state? But our dilemma isn't new: This passage was just as difficult and confusing for people living under Rome. And it is as vital for us as it was for the original audience.

Christian love is not natural--it is supernatural. The book of Romans outlines just how unique it is.

Christian love is not natural--it is supernatural. The book of Romans outlines just how unique it is.

Guest preacher Pastor Remargo Yancie kicked off our Advent Season series "The Word Made Flesh" with a sermon on "The Gift of the Lord's Glorious Grace."

Chapter 12 is where the book of Romans makes a shift: After ten chapters of explaining the significance of God's lavish mercy, Paul begins walking his readers through what an appropriate response to that mercy looks like.

Chapter 12 is where the book of Romans makes a shift: After ten chapters of explaining the significance of God's lavish mercy, Paul begins walking his readers through what an appropriate response to that mercy looks like.