Paul brings the first section of Romans (the wrath of God) to a close. He describes the human condition under the power of sin as one of rebellion against God, expressed in our speech and actions. We are all guilty before God. What hope do we have? (Romans 3:9-20)

Paul continues his case for the universal guilt of all people before God, this time looking specifically at the Jews. They had privileges and responsibilities as the people of God, but failed to practice what they preached. (Romans 2:17 - 3:8)

Its so easy to judge others and not ourselves. Romans 2:1-16 says everyone will be judged, both those without the law and those with it. Everyone has sin and this sin will be judged if they do not respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

God has something He wants to say to the Church about the power of the gospel for salvation to everyone who believes.... (Romans 1:26, 27; Genesis 2:15-25; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

If we don't realize the bad news of our sinful depravity, we won't know what makes the "good news" so good. Paul helps us see how all of humanity is sinfully depraved and under God's judgment. But God has not given up on us! (Romans 1:18-32)

Have you ever been ashamed or acted ashamed of the gospel? In the Apostle Paul's introduction of his letter to the Romans he tells us why he is not ashamed of the gospel and why we don't need to be either. (Romans 1:1-17)

God has called each of us as followers of Jesus Christ to love our actual neighbors as an expression of our love for God. Will you commit to love where you live? (2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17-2, Acts 17:23-27, Luke 10:27)

What if the most effective way and simplest way of fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation is by practicing the Great Commandment? How committed are we to expressing our love for God by loving our actual neighbors? (Luke 10:25-37)

We glorify God most when we become fully devoted to his Son, our Savior - Jesus Christ. We also glorify God as a church when we stay focused on and mission and live according to our values and commitments. (2 Corinthians 5:14-20; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 28:19,20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:42-47)

I wonder if Mary realized her unborn son was her Everlasting Father? (Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 63:16; John 10:27-30; John 14:8-10; Zephaniah 3:17)