“What does it mean to be “In Christ.” Popular preachers tell us that it means we have been converted to the Christian religion, or that we belong to the correct Christian church, but Paul has another idea…
In today’s podcast and post we continue in our series in Romans with another section of chapter eight, where Paul makes a distinction about what it means to be “in Christ.”
Join me now as Paul reveals how his Christology can free all comers from the limitations of both Plato and religion.
“If one of your deeply hidden sinful secrets were to be made known to everyone at church, or work, or on your social media, would you face condemnation and judgment, or compassion and understanding? I think we all know the answer to this…
In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans with a look at chapter 7. Is Paul making excuses for his behavior? Is he saying: “The Devil made me do it.”?
Join me now as Paul’s Gospel reveals that freedom from sin is neither the stopping of our sin, nor the tolerance of sin, but the loving distinction between sin and the sinner, which is supposed to free the world from condemning one another
“What does it mean to have ‘freedom from sin?’ Paul’s answer may shock you because it would not likely be accepted in most modern churches.
In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans finishing up chapter 6 with a look at Paul’s framework for inner and outer freedom. Paul’s letter is hitting its stride, and if you are staying with it, prepare for your mind to expand.
Join me now as we discover how freedom is an alternative captivity that is based upon the compulsion of love rather than the obligation of our appetites.
“If God has justified all people, then what’s the point of trying to live morally? Why not just let everyone do whatever they want?
In today’s podcast and post we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome, with a look at the pushback that his religious audience is giving. What is it about the Gospel that causes the religious mind to reject its inclusivity? Why doesn’t it make sense to some?
Join me now as we learn Paul’s framework for how this all plays out, and why so many prefer religion to the Gospel.
“If the Gospel is called the Good News, then why isn’t it good for so many in our world? Is it possible, that religion has distorted the Gospel to the point that we no longer recognize it?
In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome. We’ll examine the original text and clearly follow Paul’s defense of his Good News which said: “All people are made right with God.”…something religion rejects.
Join me now as Paul reasons with the religious mind and invites all comers into a larger and freer understanding of faith.
“Do you believe Abraham is in Heaven? If so, how did he get there without converting to Christianity or any world religion?
In today’s podcast and post, I will join Paul in his effort to prove that world religion has obscured the Gospel rather than proclaim it, and this is proven by just how hard it is for some to accept Paul’s words as he has written them.
Join me now as we read Paul’s explanation for believing that while all people do not share a religion, we do in fact, all share a faith.
“If the modern Gospel is an invitation to convert to the Christian religion, then why does Paul spend so much time deconstructing religion? Could it be that religion has misunderstood the Gospel?”
In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Paul’s letter to Rome, tracing Paul’s gospel all the way back to Abraham, and how religion misunderstood it.
Join me now as we re-discover that the Gospel has been proclaiming freedom from religion for over four-thousand years.
“Is there really a big difference in morality between religious and irreligious people?
Today we continue our series in Romans with Paul’s answer to this question. We’ll learn that the difference is not found in our moral behavior, but in the source of our identity.
Join me now as Paul deconstructs everyone’s claim to be superior to anyone else, and why seeing people as saved or unsaved takes everyone down the wrong path.
“Does your religion teach about the wrath of God? What if religion has been teaching it wrong?
In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in Romans with a look at verses 18-32 of chapter 1. Religion’s big threat is that if a person sins or doesn’t pick the right team, they will face God’s wrath, but Paul says something quite different…
Join me now as Paul frees everyone from the wrong view of wrath, and we learn that wrath is not behavioral, it’s ontological.
“Do you think every translation of the Bible is the same? If so, think again.
In today’s podcast and post I will establish the foundation upon which Paul’s letter will go out to the city of Rome. Just like Paul, I will do my best to bring the religious mind with us, so that all comers can hear the Good News he is so excited about.
Join me now as our Greek exposition unearths a trajectory that fundamentalism will always reject, but is necessary if we are to experience the freedom this letter proclaims.