Living Vertizontal

This week, we wrap up Romans 14, with a conversation on verses 13-23 continuing Paul’s conversation about allowing the Master to judge each servant while seeking unity in Christ. Together we discuss how what we do, and what we say in every situation has a Kingdom impact on some level, either in support of the Kingdom, or in opposition to it.

In this episode, we move into Romans 14:1-12 where Paul has a conversation about accepting the faith of those around you, allowing the Master to judge each servant. From this, we discuss the importance of focusing on Christ and trusting each other to focus on Christ.

This episode finishes out Romans 138-14, where Paul asserts that love fulfills the law and points to the nearness of our salvation. From this, we discuss the love that we owe to all in response to what Christ has done for us, and how that may look worked out in our daily lives.

This week, we turn to Romans 13:1-7 where Paul expands on his previous discussion about love in action to talk about the importance of submitting to governing authorities. From this, we discuss how actionism led by the Spirit can participate in the in-breaking of the Kingdom of God even now.

This week, move into Romans 12:9-21 where Paul expands on his understanding of what it looks like for love to be put in action. Together we discuss how a life of love led by the Spirit results in the purifying in-breaking of the Kingdom of God even now.

In our episode today, we move into Romans 12:1-8. In these few verses, Paul outlines our lives as worship in response to God’s mercy as well as the importance of humility amidst diversity. Together we discuss how a communal life of worship is directly related to the transformation that the Spirit brings to our lives.

This week, we examine Romans 11:25-36, in this set of verses, Paul addresses the eventual salvation of all of Israel. Together we discuss the importance of unity in Christ within the church for the sake of Kingdom impact.

In this episode we examine Romans 11:11-24. In this set of verses, Paul addresses the ingrafting of the Gentiles and the implications for others. Together we discuss just how important it is for us to keep our focus on Jesus, our root, in the midst of anything we may encounter in life.

In this episode we examine Romans 11:1-10 where Paul writes about the remnant of Israel and what that means. Together we discuss how the remnant represents the first fruits through which God intends to reach all others.

In this episode, we examine Romans 10:14-21, continuing Paul’s discourse on Israel’s unbelief and God’s actions in the midst of that unbelief. Together we discuss our calling as the ones “sent” so that the world may hear, believe, and call on Jesus.