This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our journey in the New Testament book of Romans. In this fifth chapter, the Apostle Paul shows us there are only two identities that define the human race: those in Adam under condemnation and those in Christ under grace leading to no condemnation. By showing us what we were in Adam and now in Christ, the Apostle Paul establishes the wonder and awe of the Gospel leading to a rejoicing life for the Christian.

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been…

This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our studies in the New Testament book of Romans. We are landing in the opening verses of chapter five with the Apostle Paul providing much encouragement through five assurances God gives to His justified people.

This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our journey in the New Testament book of Romans. In this fourth chapter, the Apostle Paul shows us the promise of justification by faith is illustrated and modeled by Abraham and is extended to all who will believe the Gospel of God.

This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our studies in the New Testament book of Romans; the book known as the “Mount Everest” of Pauline theology. Lord willing, we will see God’s great provision from His grace of justifying the believer sinner through faith in His promises.

This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our journey through the New Testament book of Romans. Entering chapter four, the Apostle Paul builds on what was taught in chapter 3 – righteousness provided for by God and obtained by faith. He does so by giving two Old Testament examples – Abraham and David.