Romans 8:18-25Last week we studied the glorious inheritance Christians will receive: God himself. But in the very end of last week’s passage hangs a tag that itches in our minds. The passage says that since Christians are children of God, they’re also heirs of God with Jesus, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also […]
Romans 8:16-17 Christian, God bought you like a slave at market. Then he gave you the Holy Spirit who lives in you and enables you to live as a son, rather than a slave. And now that you’re a son, you’re an heir. Heirs Before people die they decide who will get their stuff after
Romans 8:14-15 Verse 13 says that if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. But what does this living look like? Sunshine and happiness? Paul goes on to explain in verses 14-15 what he means and it's all tied to a contrast between slavery and sonship, fear
The difference between advice and news is important. Advice tells you what to do. News forms your worldview. Advice gives you steps to take. News shows you the reality in which you walk. Christianity is about the good news (gospel) that God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in
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So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live. Christians don’t have to obey their flesh. The three villains in
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” -John 14:6 What’s Engage? Engage is a month of intense examination of the gospel, facilitated among our youth. You’re invited to participate here on the blog. What We’ve Covered: We’ve had two meetings