Episode 229: Paul closes his letter to the Romans with a reminder of an ancient promise that will fire you up!

Romans 16:1-16 - Paul’s writings get used often to silence women in church and keep them from leadership roles. But that sure wasn’t how Paul felt!

Romans 15 - Paul calls us to remember that we received the faith from others; and that it is our legacy - even our obligation - to pass it along with the same kindness and grace with which it was given to us.

Romans Chapter 14 - Paul addresses our legalism - our tendency to judge others by our own standards. But, are we called…or even FIT to judge?

Romans 13:8-14 - Paul, once again, focus’s on love: God’s love for us, our love for God, and our love for each other. The commitment to love as Christ commands is going to put us in some hard ethical dilemmas.

Rom 13:1-7 - Do I really have to submit to a government run by fools? Does God expect me to obey my government, even if it’s immoral?

Rom 12:14-21: This section is dedicated to one idea - mercy. Whst power do you bring into this world when you show mercy? It’s tremendous!

Romans 12:9-13 - The keystone of this chapter is verse 9. The rest of the paragraph define what real love will look like in our lost world.

Romans 12:1-8 - Paul meddles in our shallow definitions of worship, and calls us to real sacrifice…of ourselves.

Romans 11:25-36 - Paul brings this entire discussion over the fate of Israel to a big ending..,so big, he even writes the final prayer! But, he’s not really done.