Paul shifts his focus from inner transformation to the community of the Church. The healthier the community, the deeper the transformation. In order to be a healthy Christian, being a part of a healthy church is vital.

Now that Paul has established the Church of Jesus Christ as the new Israel, how are these Jews and Gentiles meant to interact with one another? Paul goes back to the beginning. Before our actions can change, our heart must be transformed.

(Sunday Sermon) - In one of the most famous passages of Scripture, Jesus shows us two things: Who we truly worship, and who He truly is.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - We end our time in the 7 Churches of Revelation with the only 2 churches that Jesus does not correct. Philadelphia & Smyrna are in deep trouble with the world. Some of them are even about to die. But Jesus goes with them, even into death, and He will bring them out again.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - The Churches at Pergamum and Thyatira relate to our own day and age perfectly. While both churches are doing several things right, they struggle in 2 main areas: sexual immorality and idolatry of politics. The American Church has much to learn from these two groups.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - The 7 Churches of Revelation begin with Ephesus. They are a church that is doing many things right, but idolatry has crept in and hardened their heart. Could the same be true of us?

What should a Church stand on? What should a Christian build their life on? What did Jesus think about the Bible? Ryan walks us through the importance of God's Word.

Paul concludes this section of Romans reminding us of God's beautiful, incredible plan for the resurrection of Israel. Jew and Gentile alike, all who put their faith in Christ get to be a part of this breathtaking plan of God.

Paul continues to explain to the Jews that God has not abandoned them. In fact, He is showing grace to the Gentiles as part of an even bigger plan: to draw the Jewish people back and create a new, better, multiethnic people of God.

Israel has turned their back on God, but has God turned His back on Israel? By no means! Paul shows in these opening verses that God is dealing with New Israel the same way that He always has: through keeping a faithful remnant for Himself.