Messages

The message titled "What’s Law Got To Do With It?" delves into the interaction between faith and law in the gospel, using the stories of Abraham and David to illustrate how righteousness is attained through faith rather than works, emphasizing that while the law is not abolished by faith, it is upheld and fulfilled through the grace of God.

"God’s Righteousness Received by Faith in Christ" is that despite all humanity being guilty and unable to justify themselves through their actions, the righteousness of God is made available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, as God Himself becomes both the just Judge and the justifier of those who have faith in Him, emphasizing that salvation is not earned but received as a gift through faith in Christ.

In Romans 2:12-16, Paul underscores that both those who have the law and those who don't will be judged based on their actions and the secrets of their hearts, emphasizing that true righteousness is not merely about hearing the law but about doing it, as God judges the secrets of men through Christ Jesus.

Paul's admonition in Romans 2 against hypocritical judgment; while faith in God's salvation through Christ doesn't negate the importance of good works, it ensures our safety from divine wrath, akin to standing on scorched earth where judgment has already fallen, thanks to Jesus' sacrifice.

In Romans 1:16-18, Paul emphasizes the revealing of God's wrath against ungodliness and unrighteousness, underscoring the desperate need for the gospel, which offers salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, showcasing God's righteousness and love in contrast to the consequences of sin.

The Resurrection Declares There Is More Beyond asserts the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, challenging limitations imposed by doubt, fear, and death, and offering hope of a reality beyond the confines of this world.

Seeing Palm Sunday from multiple perspectives: Jesus as a king but not of this world, the fickle nature of crowd support, and Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb, emphasizing a deeper understanding of his mission and our relationship with him beyond traditional celebrations.

Paul's letter to the Romans reveals that the righteousness of God, unattainable through human effort, is gifted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming the impossible climb of moral perfection into a journey of grace and redemption.

The obedience that comes from faith refers to a transformative adherence to God's commands that naturally flows from a heart transformed by trust in and acceptance of the grace and lordship of Jesus Christ, rather than a precondition for salvation.