Supernatural Living in a Secular World
We Overwhelmingly Conquer
Airs: July 29 - August 2
For all who claim Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, there isn’t a more significant biblical passage to embrace than Romans 8:31-39. It is, indeed, the Mount Everest of the sacred writings. Its doctrine lifts us high above all other literary scenes.
As we stand and gaze across the snow-capped peaks, we are enraptured by the majestic hymn of triumph that envelops us. It quiets our troubled hearts. It calms our fears. It reaches out to the fallen, comforts the grieving, encourages the broken, and inspires the defeated as its mighty truths echo through the ages, bringing hope and reassurance to all God’s people.
Now playing: We Overwhelmingly Conquer: July 30
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionProvidence Made Practical
Airs: July 27 - July 28
In the second half of Romans 8, the apostle Paul offered some of the most powerful and comforting words in all his writings, reminding us of God’s magnificent providence.
For those who believe in both the goodness and greatness of God, His providence over all things becomes a comfort and encouragement. God attends to every detail, is never caught off guard by tragedies, and works all things out for our ultimate good and His greatest glory. This truth has not only profound implications for our salvation but also practical implications for our daily walk.
Now playing: Providence Made Practical: July 28
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionGlorying and Groaning
Airs: July 23 - July 26
Some Christians expect a “cloud nine” experience of uninterrupted peace, pleasure, and prosperity. But to keep things real, Paul introduced the other side of life: “groaning” (Romans 8:18-23).
As long as we dwell in this world, believers will discover that suffering is a vital part of the spiritual journey toward maturity. And just as believers long for the day when our suffering in this world will come to an end, all creation itself waits to burst forth someday into a glory not experienced since the garden of Eden.
Now playing: Glorying and Groaning: July 26
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionCultivating a Spirit-Controlled Life
Airs: July 20 - July 22
Difficult as it may be to admit, most of us have been “programmed” incorrectly.
Instead of being taught and encouraged to claim God’s power within us—to live above the drag of our lower nature (“the flesh”)—we have merely been instructed how to conduct our lives after we have sinned. Our mind-set has been shaped by “corrective theology” instead of “preventative theology.”
And so we begin each day expecting to fall short…to disobey…to resist…and that focus has resulted in our cultivating a flesh-controlled mentality. This misapplication of the truth has led most Christians to settle for a low-level focus on the constant confession of sin. We endure a negative lifestyle, instead of cultivating a Spirit-controlled mentality that leads to an abundant lifestyle. Hopefully, the six verses we examine in this message will awaken us to a new focus and perspective.
Now playing: Cultivating a Spirit-Controlled Life: July 22
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionLet’s Talk about Our Walk
Airs: July 15 - July 19
Everybody desires a fulfilled life. We long to be less frustrated and more faithful in our walk with the Lord. But is this even possible? God’s answer is yes!
The changes necessary to live an abundant life are humanly impossible; we simply cannot pull them off no matter how hard we try! But Romans 8 offers good news: the victorious Christian life is possible through the power of Him who lives within us. The secret lies in allowing God’s Spirit to take control and change our spiritual walk.
Now playing: Let’s Talk about Our Walk: July 19
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionFrom Agony to Ecstasy
Airs: July 12 - July 14
The old saying goes, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.”
Those who have been Christians long enough would agree that this statement reflects something true about the spiritual life. In fact, those words summarize the flow of Paul’s writing as he transitioned from the darkness of Romans 7 and approached the light of Romans 8. By the end of chapter 7, he was at the bottom, discouraged and groaning. He exclaimed, “Wretched man that I am!” (Romans 7:24)
It doesn’t get much darker than that, does it? But then the dawn breaks in chapter 8, bringing supernatural help and bright hope to all of us. In this message, we discover how God rescues us from sin, giving promises of assurance and affirmation.
Now playing: From Agony to Ecstasy: July 14
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionPortrait of a Struggling Christian
Airs: July 7 - July 9
Let’s face it: every one of us who knows Christ as Saviour has been torn within while fighting battles of the flesh. We feel frustrated and are occasionally defeated in the struggle. We realize we have God’s power within us, and we know that His Spirit is at work, prompting us to do what is right—but we still do wrong. Knowing we should obey, we disobey. Wanting to think, say, and do what is best, we covertly rebel. We’re not short on desire to do what is best, but when it comes to pulling it off, we blow it!
Paul, speaking for all of us, brought this truth out of the closet and exposed it for what it is: SIN. In this message, we’ll face that monster head-on.
Now playing: Portrait of a Struggling Christian: July 9
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionWhose Slave Are You?
Airs: July 5 - July 6
The sixth chapter of Romans includes two questions that look the same but are not.
In fact, each is directed to a different kind of person.
- “Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase?” (Romans 6:1)
- “Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace?” (Romans 6:15)
This question is directed to those who fail to claim their liberty and go on living like slaves. Such a lifestyle nullifies grace, suggesting there are no benefits derived from being liberated from sin’s power.
This question is directed to those who take their liberty too far and miss the whole point of grace. Such a lifestyle abuses grace, suggesting that there are no restraints with grace.
In the first half of Romans 6, we focused on our theoretical position in Christ as addressed what it means to be “dead to sin.” Now we turn our attention to the practical outworking of living by grace as learn what it means to be freed from slavery to sin.
Now playing: Whose Slave Are You?: July 6
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionDying to Live
Airs: June 30 - July 2
In the first five chapters of Romans, Paul laid the groundwork for the rest of his letter. He established that, though all humanity has fallen short of God’s holiness and deserves death, God has offered us rescue through our faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Once Paul had explained the way from the penalty of sin to the free gift of salvation, he approached an equally important question: how can salvation from the power of sin become a reality? Being saved by grace apart from works is one thing, but being able to walk by grace…well, that’s quite another. How can we now live victoriously in our salvation? What must take place in order for us to live free from sin’s control?
Now playing: Dying to Live: July 2
Insights on Romans: The Christian's ConstitutionGuilt vs. Grace
Airs: June 28 - June 29
Perhaps the Apostle Peter had Romans 5:12-21 in mind when he wrote that “some things [are] hard to understand” (2 Peter 3:16), regarding Paul's letters. But the complications surrounding these verses are minimized if we keep two thoughts in mind:
First, Paul was concluding this initial major section of the letter by summing up the first five chapters. That explains why he mentioned condemnation in Adam (Romans 1-3) and justification in Christ (Romans 3-5).
Second, the main idea in Romans 5:12-21 is restated in 5:16. Paul’s overarching point is clear: the grace brought to us by justification through Christ is far superior to the guilt brought to us by condemnation through Adam.
Now playing: Guilt vs. Grace: June 29
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