Romans 12:1–2 (NLT) 1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2 Don’t copy the behavior and…
Join us this week as our BCSA Director of Ministries, Melinda Cousins, opens God’s word to the book of Romans, helping us consider how God’s gifted us for participation in the life & mission of the church.
Join us this week for part 3 in our series on growing together in community. This week Riley looks to the growth of the early church in its infancy, learning from the ways they patterned their lives on the Way of Jesus in community together. Romans 12 gives a compelling description of the kind of…
People say ‘I’m a practical person, just don’t worry about the theory.’ Paul responds ‘It’s when things are difficult that i come back to the foundations.’ Romans 1:1–7 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.…
What we see here is Paul engaging with the idea of our rights as followers of Jesus, but also our responsibilities as followers of Jesus.
What we see here is Paul engaging with the idea of our rights as followers of Jesus, but also our responsibilities as followers of Jesus.
New World Living: Responsible citizens that love their neighbors and live holy lives to the glory of God. Principle: Romans 12:18 (ESV) 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. [China underground church Yeeui, Wenshui] Paul was writing during the first century of the Roman Empire, currently ruled by…
Paul has been building a narrative of what God has been doing, now he gives instructions on how to live. Paul pivots with the word “therefore…”
God’s faithfulness seen is Israel and the Gentiles Romans 1:16–17 (NLT) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start…