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Romans 13:1-7 – Called to Submit to Authority or Not?

April 19, 2020

The world we are living in during this time of COVID-19 has brought a new perspective to life and liberty in America and around the world. As Christians, it is important for us to know how and when we are called to submit to governing officials. Listen in as Dr. Charles Lake and Andy Petry discuss the first seven verses of Romans 13 where Apostle Paul describes our posture and position as it relates to authority. This sends us on a journey throughout Scripture to see how we are instructed to respond to our leaders.

Romans 12:9-21 – The Twelve Ingredients of Love

April 12, 2020

As we celebrate Easter and the historical fact that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, we wonder what does this mean for those who have come to believe in Jesus’ resurrection. In the latter portion of Romans 12, Paul describes how those who have received the gift of righteousness through faith are called to model the love of Christ. Listen in as Andy Petry and Dr. Charles Lake discuss the twelve ingredients of love that are practical marks of a true christian.

Romans 12:1-2 – A Living Sacrifice

March 30, 2020

Dr. Charles Lake takes us into the rich depths of the first two verses of Romans chapter twelve to challenge us to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to the Lord. This is only possible through the renewal of our minds allowing us to approve the tailor-made will of God for our lives.

Romans 8:26-39 – Certainty in Uncertain Times

March 22, 2020

This week we continue our study in the book of Romans by wrapping up chapter 8 and looking at how to experience certainty in uncertain times. Dr. Charles Lake discusses the work of the Holy Spirit in his intercession for us when we pray, and Andy Petry wraps up the chapter by discussing the seven questions asked and answered by the Apostle Paul that reveals the blessed assurance we have in Christ.