Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel examine the believer’s relationship to the Mosaic Law as addressed by the Apostle Paul in the Book of Romans. The discussion highlights how victory over sin and true holiness come not through human effort, but through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Under the New Covenant, believers are no longer under law, but under grace.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Loren Larson and the panel discuss how believers, once enslaved to sin, must now yield themselves to God’s grace. Because our old man was crucified with Christ, believers can walk in ongoing sanctification through the power of the Holy Spirit. The panel emphasized that living for God is not meant to be burdensome, but a joyful reality as we rest in who we are in Christ.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Loren Larson and the panel discuss Romans 6:17-19, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit works through faith in Christ’s finished work, not through self-effort. Believers are called to be servants of God, living under His authority and being obedient to the doctrine of faith, where true freedom is found.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Loren Larson and the panel discuss God’s faithfulness to forgive when believers confess their sins. They explain that grace flows through faith in Christ’s finished work, while the Old Covenant relied on human effort under the Law. Under the New Covenant, believers must depend on God’s grace for forgiveness and strength to live the Christian life.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Loren Larson and the panel discuss how believers must daily yield themselves to God and trust in Christ’s finished work. While the sin nature remains after salvation, the Holy Spirit leads and guides and protects believers as our minds are renewed daily and we resist the works of the flesh. Faith anchored in the finish work of Christ will keep the sin nature dormant in a believer’s life.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel welcome back Pastor Bill Bailey from Happy Gospel Church. Continuing their study of Romans chapter six, the panel teaches that while the flesh is weakened by the Fall, God has made a way for victory. The discussion highlights the believer’s union with Christ, surrender to God’s provision through the finished work of the Cross, and the importance of knowing not only what we are dead to, but also what we are alive to in Him.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel welcome Pastor Bill Bailey from Happy Gospel Church. Continuing their study of Romans chapter six, the panel explains how believers are God’s workmanship and how true righteousness and good works flow only through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the Cross. The discussion emphasizes victory over the sin nature, living in Christ, and finding true rest through faith.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel welcome Pastor Anthony George of First Baptist Atlanta. Dr. George shares his eight years serving alongside Dr. Charles Stanley and discusses the ongoing outreach of In Touch Ministries. The panel also teaches on the power of reckoning by faith, emphasizing that through Christ and Him crucified, believers are dead to sin and alive in Him personally.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel dive into Romans 6:11, exploring the Apostle Paul’s teaching on our spiritual account when we accept Jesus as Savior. They emphasize the importance of reckoning our identity in Christ and standing firm in His finished work. The sin nature is rendered dormant at salvation, and with the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are empowered to live free from the bondage of sin.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel explore Romans 6:8-10, discussing how the power of sin is broken when we come to Jesus. While temptation still comes, believers are called to "reckon" on the finished work of Christ on the Cross, resting in His victory. The key message: through belief in Jesus, all things are possible.