Mr. O shares how our deepest yearnings point us to Christ, the reality of walking with Him day by day, and why true godliness isn’t something we can manufacture.

In this message from the book of Job, we look at the response of Job’s three friends who came to comfort him in his suffering. While they began with sympathy and silence, their words later failed to bring life or hope. We explore the difference between sympathy and empathy, the value of silence, and why kindness and listening are essential in counseling one another. Job’s experience challenges us not to become “dry riverbeds” when our brothers and sisters come to us for help, but instead to offer true compassion, patience, and love.

What does evangelical obedience really mean, and how does it shape the way we live out our faith? In this conversation with Mr. O, we explore obedience to Christ as a thankful response to the gospel, not mere duty or fear. The discussion touches on handling family conflicts with a Christ-centered compass, preparing for leadership in the church through Bible study, doctrine, and church history, and the reality of prayer—especially when we find ourselves asking the same thing again and again. A practical and heartfelt guide for Christians seeking clarity, direction, and encouragement in their walk with Christ.

This devotional study of Romans by Robert Charles “Bob” Jennings was written from his sermons between 1992 and 1994. Rather than being an academic commentary, it’s a Christ-centered guide meant to help believers understand Romans deeply and to point the lost to the Savior.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:10) 1:16-17 – Not Ashamed

(11:08) 1:18 – Wrath of God

(18:30) 1:18-20 – Reasons for Wrath

(26:48) 1:21-22 – A Short History of Man

(34:15) 1:23 – Wrath Revealed

(42:05) 2:1-2 – God Judges the Good Man Too

(45:57) 2:4-5 – What Will God Do With You?

(53:37) 2:6-11 – Deeds and Judgment

(1:01:09) 2:11-16 – No Partiality

(1:07:43) 2:17,29 – False Security of the Jew

(1:16:23) 3:1-8 – No Advantage?

(1:21:08) 3:9-20 – All Under Sin

(1:28:25) 3:19-24 – Getting Right With God

(1:32:19) 3:24-26 – Just God, Justifying the Unjust

(1:40:27) 3:27f – Law of Faith

(1:46:57) 4:1-8 – OT Example of Justification

(1:52:32) 4:9-12 – Rituals Don’t Save

(1:57:55) 4:13 – Blessing by Faith, Not Law

(2:04:45) 5:1 – Results of Faith

(2:12:08) 5:2 – Access by Faith

(2:15:45) 5:2 – Boasting in Hope

(2:20:46) 5:3 – Boasting in Tribulations

(2:27:38) 5:5 – Spirit’s Witness of God’s Love

(2:31:16) 5:6-8 – Love of God Demonstrated

(2:38:37) 5:9 – Much More — Saved From Wrath

(2:46:55) 5:10 – Much More — Saved by His Life

(2:52:31) 5:11 – Exulting in God

(2:59:08) 5:12-14 – Adam’s Sin, Death’s Reign

(3:06:29) 5:15 – Grace Abounding

(3:12:05) 5:16-17 – More Much Mores

(3:16:35) 5:18-19 – Obedience of the One

(3:22:13) 5:20-21 – Reign of Grace

(3:28:57) 6:1-2 – Continue in Sin?

(3:34:43) 6:3-13 – Dead, Yet Alive With Christ

(3:42:15) 6:12-14 – Therefore Do Not

(3:47:48) 6:14 – The Law and the Saint

(4:00:03) 6:15-18 – Two Slaveries

(4:03:44) 6:19-20 – Just As – So Now

(4:08:28) 6:21-23 – Outcomes of Slavery

(4:15:09) 7:1-6 – Dead to the Law

(4:21:00) 7:7-14 – What the Law Does

(4:28:52) 7:14-25 – A Wretch Needs a Savior

(4:33:57) 8:1 – No Condemnation

(4:39:33) 8:2 – New Dispensation

(4:45:11) 8:3-4 – Law’s Failure and Fulfillment

(4:51:11) 8:3 – Christ’s Temptation and Sin

(5:00:31) 8:5-8 – Righteous Requirement Fulfilled

(5:06:04) 8:9-11 – Indwelling Spirit

(5:13:12) 8:12-13 – Obligation to the Spirit

(5:26:18) 8:14 – Led by the Spirit, Proof of Sonship

(5:35:27) 8:16 – Witness of the Spirit

(5:50:42) 8:17 – Heirs Also

(6:00:52) 8:18 – Glory Revealed

(6:09:23) 8:26-27 – Spirit’s Help in Prayer

(6:17:15) 8:28 – All for Good

(6:28:23) 8:29 – Foreknowledge and Plan

(6:34:12) 8:29 – Predestination

(6:42:14) 8:31 – God For Us

(6:51:53) 8:32 – How Much God Is For Us

(7:02:32) 8:33-34 – No Charges

(7:10:52) 8:35 – Perseverance of the Saints

(7:22:26) 9:1-13 – Jewish Unbelief

(7:29:37) 9:14-16 – Election — Is It Fair?

(7:33:25) 9:17-24 – God’s Choices and Reprobation

(7:44:22) 9:24-33 – Gentiles Accepted, Jews Rejected

(7:49:55) 10:1-4 – False Zeal

(7:57:09) 10:5-13 – Justification by Faith

(8:05:46) 10:14 – Still Unbelief

(8:11:28) 11:1 – Jewish Rejection Not Absolute

(8:20:23) 11:7 – The Rest Hardened

(8:28:22) 11:12 – Failure and Fulness

(8:37:41) 11:33-36 – Greatness of God

(8:49:38) 12:1-2 – Living Sacrifice

(9:02:21) 12:3-6 – Self-Image and Gifts

(9:15:55) 12:6 – Gift of Prophecy

(9:42:54) 12:7 – Gift of Serving

(10:02:37) 12:7 – Gifts of Teaching, Exhortation, Leadership

(10:16:52) 12:9 – Primacy of Love

(10:25:14) 12:11 – Diligent, Fervent, Serving

(10:41:28) 12:12 – Rejoicing, Persevering, Praying

(10:57:06) 12:13 – Contributing, Hosting

(11:03:21) 12:14-21 – No Retaliation

(11:21:56) 12:15 – Identification

(11:42:34) 13:1 – Government (Part 1)

(11:55:09) 13:1 – Government (Part 2)

(12:14:17) 13:8 – Love Fulfills the Law

(12:32:43) 13:11 – Alarm to Sleepy Saints

(13:00:28) 13:14 – Put On Christ

(13:07:59) 14:1 – Accepting One Another

(13:32:11) 14:8 – Reasons for Receiving

(13:54:44) 14:17 – Acceptable Service

(14:14:42) 14:23 – Operating by Faith

(14:28:44) 15:1-3 – Self-Denial in Service

(14:43:23) 15:4 – Help from the Word

(14:58:18) 15:5 – Reasons for Unity

(15:11:20) 15:13 – Prayer for Abounding Hope

(15:22:53) 15:14 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 1)

(15:36:23) 15:15 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 2)

(15:45:46) 15:15 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 3)

(16:02:57) 16:1 – Paul’s Friends

(16:23:06) 16:17-18 – Separation

(16:44:07) 16:25-27 – To Establish You

Bob Jennings | Romans 15:4 | The Old Testament encourages believers today by playing a foundational role in shaping their lives. Its teachings, described in Romans 15:4, were written to instruct, inspire perseverance, and offer encouragement and hope. In this blog, we explore the ongoing relevance and impact of the Old Testament for Christians today.

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