Wake Before the Day

Join us as we briefly discuss Romans 7 and then dive deeper for a better understanding of the Bible, God and the transgender community.

Romans 6 challenges us to ask different questions. For example, instead of thinking "how much can I get away with?" we should be asking, "how can our relationships, hobbies etc. serve the Lord? " Sin has been defeated, visualize your sin nailed to the cross! Thank you Lord for not giving us what we deserve but rather treating us as we don't deserve!

Usually when it's too good to be true it usually is but in the case of Romans 5, it's not! God tells us that the experiences in life that have brought heartache and hardship can be used for our good. Another liberating truth we need to hold on to is that it when we were in the midst of our sin Jesus chose to die for us. Let's unpack this amazing news!

It seems God wants to make it really clear to us that salvation is found in repenting and believing, accepting the free gift of faith. There is no "Faith + _________". Just believe. When we remember who God is (faithful, true, wise, holy, good) it should minimize our fear when following God's leading!

Paul concludes his thoughts from Romans 1 and 2 in chapter 3. His conclusion? We're all sinners and need Jesus! In order to fully understand the grace of God we need to understand our need for God.

We discuss Romans 2 which lays out: God's kindness, crime mob bosses, hypocrisy and much more!

Romans 1 discusses many things: nature proving God exists but being unable to save, humanity's need for a sinless savior, sexual immorality and the lie that world is "advanced" and offers wisdom. The reality is there's nothing new nor is there "progress" in these immoral world views. We all need Jesus and he calls us to obedience, there is where real freedom is found!

The last podcast on the book of Acts! Paul finished strong and committed his life and ministry to Jesus all the way to the end.

Acts 27 is a jam packed chapter dealing with Paul as he sails stormy seas headed to Rome. Here is a takeaway from this chapter. The first is don't minimize the journey you're on. Often we're focused on the destination but God is with you on the journey. He speaks. We're to be obedient and listen even when it doesn't make sense!

We have a responsibility to speak of Jesus. Don't minimize a small conversation nor should we get overwhelmed with the stage!