It's about perspective. Our view of tough times depends on our perspective on this life as compared to the next. That's Paul's topic in the center section of Romans 8.
What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? And how does that compare to living in the flesh? We move into Romans 8 today and can't help but notice the contrast with the end of chapter 7.
We're having a stubborn problem with static in the sound file and we apologize. It WILL be eliminated by next week. In the meantime, here's a look at Romans 7, a key NT passage. In it Paul describes a battle that may sound familiar to you. There's a reason for that.
We're spending some time each week in preparation for the final exam, but this morning we also learn about apocalyptic literature. This genre, found in both the OT and NT has its own unique characteristics and they're key to understanding key biblical passages.
To quote Bob Dylan, "you gotta serve somebody." In the second half of Romans 6 Paul tells us we have two options and one of them makes no sense. Unfortunately, we too often serve it anyway.
This morning's lesson focuses on the eight prophets to the Southern Kingdom. With eight of them this is obviously a very general look at each, but these men had powerful and unique ministries well worth noting.
Our series in Romans moves into the next major section of the book, chapters 6-8. In 6:1-11 Paul explains we're dead men walking. And that turns out to be critical to everything that follows.
This morning's lesson covers the kings of Judah in a quick overview of the monarchy in Judah. It's a very informal class setting and you'll hear that as you listen.
Sermon 2/12/12
