Responding to God’s Self-Revelation: Worshiping Through the Seasons of Life

God reveals Himself to humanity so that we would rightly respond to Him in worship. Romans 12:1 expresses Paul's heart that all of life should be seen as worship. We naturally ask, so what does it look like to 'treasure Christ in all of life?' Practical help for growing as worshipers in the ordinariness of daily life.

Explore with Paul how love fulfills the Law as we live transformed lives by the power of the Spirit.

In Romans 12:9-21, we saw how God’s righteousness is lived out in our everyday lives as we interact with a wide range of “one anothers.” As we behold the perfect example of genuine love in Jesus, we become more like Him.

Can we really give our kids a vision for global missions when our daily lives feel so…local? Giving a vision for global missions starts by beholding the glory of the Lord and embracing the spirit of Jesus. But it doesn’t stop there. Missions is where awe becomes action. It’s taking what we’ve seen and letting it shape how we live—becoming the voice, hands, and feet of Jesus to the nations in front of and with your kids. Join Kristin Dearth for a conversation about easy, inspiring ways to raise globally-minded kids who love Jesus deeply and follow him boldly—beginning right in your own home.

A genuine, transformed Christian life is an overflow of God's mercy. It is a life spent in loving, serving, and using your God-given gifts within the community of faith, all for the glory of Christ. This is a profound process rooted in God's mercy and centered on Christ. It is not merely a set of rules but a new way of living that reflects a change in heart and purpose. God’s mercy is the deep, solid foundation that will hold us fast through every storm of life and as our lives are anchored in God’s mercies, they will demonstrate the transforming mercy of God in action…. God’s righteousness is displayed in our transformation.

God's Righteousness in Future Restoration | Romans 11 | Kïrsten Christianson

Here in chapter 11, Paul proves God’s righteous plan for future restoration with an argument that shows the intricacy, reveals at least some of the mystery, and underscores God’s sovereignty in his election plan for his people.

Paul’s intention in writing this passage was to show us that God is righteous in all things--including in his plan of salvation for the Gentiles and the Jews--and that we can and should completely trust him to accomplish his perfect will for each and every one of us.

Mary was completely paralyzed with polio at 15 months of age, not expected to live, and endured 18 years of surgeries, but God had a plan! The LORD is our redeemer of the past, present, and future as he uses the weak to confound the wise for his glory!

Mary was completely paralyzed with polio at 15 months of age, not expected to live, and endured 18 years of surgeries, but God had a plan! The LORD is our redeemer of the past, present, and future as he uses the weak to confound the wise for his glory!

God's Righteousness Rejected at Present: The Reason, the Remedy, and the Result

As Paul continues to defend God’s righteousness in election, in Romans 9:30-10:21 he zeroes in on the human responsibility to respond to God's offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Believing in Jesus and confessing him as Lord are essential for salvation.

We have a present responsibility to respond to God's offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. While God's election is sovereign, He also calls people to put their faith in Christ for salvation. We also see the importance of praying (10:1) and sharing the gospel: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

In Romans 9 we see God’s unconditional election clearly revealed in the Bible, and we are stirred to humility, worship, gratitude, and hope as we reflect on our own salvation and prayerfully seek the salvation of others.