May 24, 2020
Discipleship is the core of what the church is called to do. In Romans, the Apostle Paul discusses at length some of the key elements of how discipleship is lived out for the church in Rome. Listen in as Dr. Charles Lake describes the Apostles approach and what discipleship should look like for the church today.
March 17, 2020
In Romans chapter fourteen, the Apostle Paul points to a future event that should cause all Christians to pause and consider what really matters. This event is the Judgment Seat of Christ. Listen in as Andy Petry breaks down in detail what Scripture has to say about this future event and why this should motivate us to live our lives on mission for the Lord.
May 10, 2020
In Romans chapter fifteen, the Apostle Paul reminds us that our great power and position in Christ is not for exaltation, but it is for pouring into others to build them up and to edify the church. Listen in as Dr. Charles Lake breaks down the first seven verses of the chapter and points to a perfect example of humility in Christ.
May 3, 2020
In Romans chapter fourteen, the Apostle Paul discusses nuances of the faith by providing guidance on how to make decisions individually while also showing love for our brother’s and sister’s in Christ. Listen in as Dr. Charles Lake breaks down this chapter and provides some practical insights for living in the gray areas.
April 26, 2020
The Apostle Paul is continuing his practical instruction on how to live out our faith to fulfill the law through love, and in realizing the completion of our salvation is near, it should move us to live on mission for Christ. Listen in as Dr. Charles Lake and Andy Petry break down these important teachings of how to put off the flesh and become a complete Christian.
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.
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.
April 5, 2020
The first eight verses of Romans 12 lay out a blue-print for fulfilling the great commandment which is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart… [and] your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-38). Last week, Dr. Charles Lake discussed how to live a life of sacrifice to the Lord. This week, Andy Petry picks it up where Paul instructs us on how to function as the body of Christ through our spiritual gifts. After checking out the video, a spiritual gifts assessment is attached below. Take some time to examine yourself to see what gifts God has given you to help edify the church.
January 19, 2020
In looking at how Jesus fulfills the law and prophets, we took a quick look at the specific example of how Jesus fulfilled the Feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23. Could it be true that God had pre-planned the day Jesus would die, be buried, and rise from the dead before Israel was even formed as a nation? Listen in as Andy Petry shows how Jesus fulfills the feasts in his first coming, and why it points to a pattern for his second coming as well.
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.
