This week, we will look at Romans 1:1–17. In the opening verse, we see that the Apostle Paul is the author of this letter (1:1), and these first 17 verses serve as the introduction of the book, where Paul: 1) introduces some key concepts about the gospel, 2) tells us the occasion for his writing, and 3) gives us the theme for his letter.
The Man, the Message, and the Mission
Week 1
June 18, 2023 • Pastor Chad Ott • Romans 1:1–17
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August 27, 2023 • Pastor Chad Ott • Romans 14:1–12
Chapter 14 and the 1st half of 15 are one extended discussion about how to get along with people in the church who disagree with you on something you feel passionate about. Paul is going to say that for most of these things, unity is greater than uniformity.
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August 20, 2023 • Pastor Daniel Ondov • Romans 13:1–10
When Paul wrote Romans 13, none of the authorities were Christian. “The ‘authorities’ he is referring to were at best unfriendly, and at worst actively hostile, toward the church. And yet we'll learn what it means to "submit" to them.