Romans 13 is all about how we are to live as good & godly citizens in a secular society, particularly as it relates to the government and those in positions of power over us in society. How are we as followers of Jesus to think about our relationship with the state and with governing authorities? What about when we disagree with the governing authorities or when they even impose 'evil' laws upon us? What then? Paul talks us through it in Romans 13...

Romans 12-16 is all about how we are to live in light of all that God has done for us in Christ (i.e "The Gospel", as Paul explained it in Romans 1-11). And in Romans 12:3-21, Paul hones in our relationships with one another. How should the Gospel shape our relationships in the church? And how should it impact the way we deal with conflict and with people who make life difficult for us? How is the good news of Jesus good news for our relationships? That's the question in this week's passage...

Text: Romans 12:3-21

Having marveled at the gospel and God’s sovereign power in the first eleven chapters of Romans, Paul now begins to consider the difference this makes in our lives and in the way we treat one another. So, how can we live full on for God? And how does the Gospel change the way we live?

In Romans 9–11, Paul grapples with many big questions about God’s sovereignty, his plan of salvation, 'divine election', the role of Israel in God's story, and his desire to use us to share his message with those who don't know Jesus. But if God is truly in control and everything is predetermined according to his sovereign plan, what is our role, really?

Romans 8 ends with these incredible words of assurance from the Apostle Paul: “…nothing can ever separate us from God’s love…” And yet sometimes we still can feel separated from God’s love. So what do these words mean? And how can they change the way we live our lives and relate to God today?

It’s one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28) But what does it actually mean? And how does the truth of this verse play out in the brokenness and pain of life?

Text: Romans 8:18-21, 28-30

Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we (who are in Christ) have been forgiven for all of our sin. But it doesn't stop there. Not only have we been forgiven, but we've also been given the Holy Spirit. But what does that mean? And what does it look like to experience "Life in the Spirit?"

This week, we are exploring the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 8 about how the Holy Spirit prays for us with 'groanings that cannot be expressed with words' (V26-27). What in the world is that all about?!

Text: Romans 8:22-27

Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we (who are in Christ) have been forgiven for all of our sin. But it doesn't stop there. Not only have we been forgiven, but we've also been empowered by the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus by the Spirit's power. But what does that mean? And what does it look like to experience "Life in the Spirit?" This week, we are exploring the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 8 about the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit affirms us as sons and daughters of God.