Justification can feel like a negative word. Afterall, people are always trying to justify themselves. But for Christians, justification is a beautiful word. Justification is what God has done for us through his Son Jesus. This week we see from Romans 4 that it is not we who justifies ourselves, but God who justifies us through faith. Knowing that we are justified by faith we are free to admit our mistakes, trusting in God who justifies us by faith in Christ.
Passage: Romans 4
How can we be declared “not guilty” before God? We’re always trying to self-justify ourselves, but that’s not going to work with God. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 10th November 2024 as we see from Romans 4 what we don’t need to self-justify, but trust in our God, the one who justifies the ungodly. Trusting in Jesus is how we receive God’s gift, and are declared righteous, just like we never sinned.
Paul acknowledges many people who are committed to Gospel work and service. They are from different nations, male and female, rich and poor, slaves and free. These folk are ‘in Christ’ and hold to the unity of the Gospel teaching.
Passage: Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23
We know that now is the time to love our neighbour in the community and in the Church. But what are the actions of love? Here we learn about the link between the Law and Love. And we’re directed to love because we live in the light of day. This is Gospel love.
Passage: Romans 13:8-14
We know that now is the time to love our neighbour in the community and in the Church. But what are the actions of love? Here we learn about the link between the Law and Love. And we’re directed to love because we live in the light of day. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 20 August 2023 to be challenged to live out Gospel love from Romans chapter 13 verses 8-14.
How should Christians relate to the Government? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 13 August 2023 as we see from Romans 13:1-7 how, as those who are being transformed in Christ, we submit to the authorities that God has established to reward good and punish evil.
Passage: Romans 13:1-7
We all love stories of good triumphing over evil but did you know we are called to triumph over evil in our everyday lives together? In fact, the way we do this might surprise you… This week we see from Romans 12:9-21 how, being transformed in Christ, we overcome evil with good in our daily life together as God’s people by loving one another and others, even our enemies, with genuine love.
Passage: Romans 12:9-21
We all love stories of good triumphing over evil but did you know we are called to triumph over evil in our everyday lives together? In fact, the way we do this might surprise you… Watch our in-person service from Sunday 6 August 2023 as we see from Romans 12:9-21 how, being transformed in Christ, we overcome evil with good in our daily life together as God’s people by loving one another and others, even our enemies, with genuine love.
Did you know belonging in a community can actually improve your health? It’s no surprise then that God’s good design for us includes belonging together as a community in Jesus. This week we see from Romans 12:3-8 how, belonging to one another as one body in Christ, Paul calls each of us to think of ourselves accurately, using our gifts to humbly serve together.
Passage: Romans 12:3-8
Does God keep His promises? Yes! But what about Israel? Has He failed them? No way! We just haven’t seen the end of the story yet… This week we see from Romans 11 that God has not rejected Israel, nor have they stumbled beyond recovery, but they are still part of his plan to reach both Jews and Gentiles with the good news of Jesus. So as Gentiles grafted in, we must consider his sternness, continue in his kindness, and praise him for his rich mercy.
Passage: Romans 11
Does God keep His promises? Yes! But what about Israel? Has He failed them? No way! We just haven’t seen the end of the story yet… Watch our in-person service from Sunday 16 July 2023 as we see from Romans 11 that God has not rejected Israel, nor have they stumbled beyond recovery, but they are still part of his plan to reach both Jews and Gentiles with the good news of Jesus. So as Gentiles grafted in, we must consider his sternness, continue in his kindness, and praise him for his rich mercy.
If our salvation depends on God’s merciful choice, does our faith matter? Should we bother sharing the gospel with others? This week we see from Romans 9:30-10:21 how we are responsible to believe and to share the good news because in the gospel, God holds out his hands to offer salvation to everyone who believes in Jesus, rather than relying on their own righteousness.
Passage: Romans 9:30-10:21
If our salvation depends on God’s merciful choice, does our faith matter? Should we bother sharing the gospel with others? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 11 June 2023 as we see from Romans 9:30-10:21 how we are responsible to believe and to share the good news because in the gospel, God holds out his hands to offer salvation to everyone who believes in Jesus, rather than relying on their own righteousness.
Can we be sure we can trust God to keep his promises to us? What about God’s promises to his chosen people, Israel? Have God’s promises failed? This week we see from Romans 9:1-33 how God’s promises have not failed, nor is he unjust, because salvation depends on God showing mercy to those he has chosen. Far from undermining our confidence, understanding God’s merciful choice humbles us and gives us a deeper confidence in our sovereign God.
Passage: Romans 9:1-33
Can we be sure we can trust God to keep his promises to us? What about God’s promises to his chosen people, Israel? Have God’s promises failed? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 4 June 2023 as we see from Romans 9:1-33 how God’s promises have not failed, nor is he unjust, because salvation depends on God showing mercy to those he has chosen. Far from undermining our confidence, understanding God’s merciful choice humbles us and gives us a deeper confidence in our sovereign God.
How would it change your life if you had rock-solid hope, no matter what happens to you? This week we see from Romans 8:18-39 how as we groan in our present suffering, those who are called according to God’s purpose hope in glory, assured that nothing will separate us from his love.
Passage: Romans 8:18-39
How would it change your life if you had rock-solid hope, no matter what happens to you? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 28 May 2023 as we see from Romans 8:18-39 how as we groan in our present suffering, those who are called according to God’s purpose hope in glory, assured that nothing will separate us from his love.
What does it really look like when the Holy Spirit works in our lives? This week we see from Romans 8:1-17 how the Spirit of Christ lives in us, setting us free from sin and death, giving us life and guaranteeing that we are God’s children through faith in Jesus.
Passage: Romans 8:1-18
What does it really look like when the Holy Spirit works in our lives? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 21 May 2023 as we see from Romans 8:1-18 how the Spirit of Christ lives in us, setting us free from sin and death, giving us life and guaranteeing that we are God’s children through faith in Jesus.
No matter how hard we try rules and laws can’t produce real, lasting heart change. We need something better… Watch our in-person service from Sunday 14 May 2023 as we see from Romans 7:1-25 how God’s good law exposes and arouses the sinfulness of our hearts but Jesus Christ our Lord delivers us from the power of sin and the body of death.
No matter how hard we try rules and laws can’t produce real, lasting heart change. We need something better… This week we see from Romans 7:1-25 how God’s good law exposes and arouses the sinfulness of our hearts but Jesus Christ our Lord delivers us from the power of sin and the body of death.
Passage: Romans 7:1-25
You’re gonna have to serve somebody. Who will it be? Will you serve sin leading to shame and death? Or will you live in the freedom God gives us to serve Him in righteousness leading to holiness and eternal life? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 7 May 2023 as we see from Romans 6:15-23 that we have been set free from slavery to sin, leading to death, to live as obedient slaves to righteousness leading to life.
You’re gonna have to serve somebody. Who will it be? Will you serve sin leading to shame and death? Or will you live in the freedom God gives us to serve Him in righteousness leading to holiness and eternal life? This week we see from Romans 6:15-23 that we have been set free from slavery to sin, leading to death, to live as obedient slaves to righteousness leading to life.
Passage: Romans 6:15-23
Is grace dangerous? Does more grace just lead to more sin? This week we see from Romans 6:1-14 how grace is actually the best motivator to put off sin and live for God as Paul calls us to be true to our (new) selves as those who are united to Christ in his death and resurrection by not letting sin reign in our lives but offering every part of ourselves to God.
Passage: Romans 6:1-14
Is grace dangerous? Does more grace just lead to more sin? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 30 April 2023 as we see from Romans 6:1-14 how grace is actually the best motivator to put off sin and live for God as Paul calls us to be true to our (new) selves as those who are united to Christ in his death and resurrection by not letting sin reign in our lives but offering every part of ourselves to God.
Can Jesus’ one obedient life really deal with the countless disobedient lives of all of us? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 23 April 2023 as we see from Romans 5:12-21 how through Adam’s disobedience death reigned over all, but through Jesus’ obedience as our representative all who receive his gift reign in life.
Can Jesus’ one obedient life really deal with the countless disobedient lives of all of us? This week we see from Romans 5:12-21 how through Adam’s disobedience death reigned over all, but through Jesus’ obedience as our representative all who receive his gift reign in life.
Passage: Romans 5:12-21
How can we be absolutely, 100% sure that God loves us? Because Jesus died for us, even when we were his enemies. If we trust Him, we can be sure. This week we see from Romans 5:6-11 that God demonstrates the greatness of his love through Jesus’ death for his enemies, reconciling us to Him and guaranteeing our future salvation.
Passage: Romans 5:6-11
How can we be absolutely, 100% sure that God loves us? Because Jesus died for us, even when we were his enemies. If we trust Him, we can be sure. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 26 March 2023 as we see from Romans 5:6-11 that God demonstrates the greatness of his love through Jesus’ death for his enemies, reconciling us to Him and guaranteeing our future salvation.
It’s time to stop and admire the view. After working hard in chapters 1-4 of Romans it’s time to simply savour and enjoy the benefits of being justified through faith in Jesus. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 19 March 2023 as we stop to enjoy from Romans 5:1-5 that through Jesus, we are loved by God and enjoy his peace, grace, hope and Spirit.
It’s time to stop and admire the view. After working hard in chapters 1-4 of Romans it’s time to simply savour and enjoy the benefits of being justified through faith in Jesus. This week we stop to enjoy from Romans 5:1-5 that through Jesus, we are loved by God and enjoy his peace, grace, hope and Spirit.
Passage: Romans 5:1-5
What does it really mean to have saving faith? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 12 March 2023 as we see from Romans 4:1-25 how Paul looks at faith in the lives of Abraham and David, to show us that the God who gives life to the dead will credit righteousness to all who believe God’s promises, not counting our sins against us.
What does it really mean to have saving faith? This week we see from Romans 4 how Paul looks at faith in the lives of Abraham and David, to show us that the God who gives life to the dead will credit righteousness to all who believe God’s promises, not counting our sins against us.
Passage: Romans 4:1-25
How can God count unrighteous people like us right before him without compromising his righteousness? This week we see from Romans 3:21-31 how through Jesus’ sacrifice of atonement, God demonstrates his righteousness and graciously declares us righteous through faith.
Passage: Romans 3:21-31
How can God count unrighteous people like us right before him without compromising his righteousness? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 5 March 2023 as we see from Romans 3:21-31 how through Jesus’ sacrifice of atonement, God demonstrates his righteousness and graciously declares us righteous through faith.
What could leave you in stunned silence before God? This week we see from Romans 3:1-21 how our sin leaves all of us utterly silenced before God and in desperate need of his righteousness now revealed in the gospel.
Passage: Romans 3:1-21
What could leave you in stunned silence before God? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 26 February 2023 as we see from Romans 3:1-21 how our sin leaves all of us utterly silenced before God and in desperate need of his righteousness now revealed in the gospel.
Everyone needs the gospel. Even ‘good’ religious people. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 19 February 2023 as we see from Romans 2:1-29 how we need the gospel because God’s wrath is being stored up against unrepentant hypocrites who show contempt for his kindness.
Everyone needs the gospel. Even ‘good’ religious people. This week we see from Romans 2:1-29 how we need the gospel because God’s wrath is being stored up against unrepentant hypocrites who show contempt for his kindness.
Passage: Romans 2:1-29
What do you long for? This week we see from Romans 1:8-17 how because the gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to all who believe Paul longs to proclaim the gospel in Rome?
Passage: Romans 1:8-17
What do you long for? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 5 February 2023 as we see from Romans 1:8-17 how because the gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to all who believe Paul longs to proclaim the gospel in Rome?
What is God’s call on your life? It’s actually pretty simple. Through the good news of Jesus God calls you to the obedience of faith. What’s that? This week we see from Romans 1:1-7 how Paul greets the Romans with God’s good news of the risen Jesus, calling all people (you and I included!) to the obedience of faith.
Passage: Romans 1:1-7
What’s God’s call on your life? It’s actually pretty simple. Through the good news of Jesus God calls you to the obedience of faith. What’s that? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 29 January 2023 as we see from Romans 1:1-7 how Paul greets the Romans with God’s good news of the risen Jesus, calling all people (you and I included!) to the obedience of faith.
Sometimes, it’s hard to pray on our own. We need help. Thankfully, God Himself helps us. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 16 October 2022 as we see from Romans 8:12-39 that we can pray with confidence because God Himself enables us, answers us and prays for us.
