This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, we look at Romans 3.9-20 and pursue this Big Idea:  When Bad News is Good News

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening. 

Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People 

We are all in the same boat.

That boat is sinking. 

Actually, Our Boat Sank

We Are All in the Same Boat

Romans 3:9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 

That Boat is Sinking

10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” 14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 in their paths are ruin and misery, 

Actually, Our Boat Sank

17 and the way of peace they have not known.”18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People 

Truth: The human heart cannot offer God anything other than what He has provided for us: faith in Jesus Christ and an obedience that He prepared for us long ago. 

Application: Live knowing that your needs are equal to the world’s need. Live knowing that your needs have been provided for because of your faith in Jesus Christ. 

Action: Offer condolences to one another, not condoning. 

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In this episode, Gordon is once again joined by your favorite co-host, Emma Duncan. Gordon and Emma review every single movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Along the way, we learn,

Why Emma doesn’t like Captain Marvel

Why the first Avengers and Winter Soldier are near perfect movies

And we hear Gordon and Emma’s predictions about “Endgame”. 

Be warned: lots of spoilers ahead.

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This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, we take a break from our Roman series and look at one of the most famous passages in all the Bible: David and Goliath. Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight from 1 Samuel 17.1-27.

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening. 

Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight. 

There is a War Between the World and God’s People

The World Demands a Response 

The People of God are Called to Defend His honor

Truth: Christ ends the world’s hostility with God through the cross & the ongoing proclamation of the Gospel by His people. 

Application: Live knowing that Christ ended the enmity between the world, Satan, your sin, and God. 

Action: Boldly proclaim Christ by name, not for victory, but out of victory this week. 

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In this episode, Gordon talks about staying young while getting older. How do you do that? Flexibility, Stretching, and Yoga. Gordon talks about...

How an injury taught him a hard lesson.

The difference stretching before going to bed makes

And lots more. 

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In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the hardest thing he has learned about being a parent.  Gordon talks about...

The privilege of pastoring families with new babies.

He shares the hardest thing about parenting he knows.

He offers some hope.

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This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What’s the Point from Romans 3.1-8.

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening. 

Big Picture Question: What’s the point? 

God is Faithful

God is Truthful

We Can be Deceived 

Background: 

2:28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.

God is Faithful 

Romans 3:1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! 

God is Truthful 

4:b Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.”

We Can be Deceived 

5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) 6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world? 7 But if through my lie God's truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? 8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just

Big Picture Question: What’s the point? 

Truth: We continue trying to understand and trying to obey God because His faithfulness and His truthfulness protect us from being deceived. 

Application: Live knowing that God intimately works in your questions, your doubts, and your obedience. 

Action: Find a believer who has some maturity about them. Share with them your struggles with study, belief, and/or worship. Ask them for encouragement or advice. 

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Good sleep is the game-changer for productivity and achieving your goals. Gordon learned this when sleep became the key to avoiding a lobotomy! In this episode, you will hear about…

The connection between hydration and sleep…

The importance of getting your covers right…

And why Green Bay Packers QB sleeps on the dirt.

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This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What are you counting on? from Romans 2.25ff.

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening. 

What Should You Count On?

Nothing Religious

Nothing Outward

God’s Praise 

Nothing Religious 

Romans 2:25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised. 26 So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised? 27 The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

Nothing Outward

28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 

God’s Praise 

29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.

What Should You Count On?

Truth:  Needy humanity cannot count on anything religious or outward. Our only hope is if we possess the goodness of Jesus.

Application: Live knowing that worship and obedience are important, but they will not rescue or save. Live knowing that all you ever need has been provided by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Action: 

Celebrate the good that God is doing in your life.

Rejoice in suffering.

Trust only the grace of Jesus Christ.

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