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The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 29.Being set free by the work of Jesus Christ, we must use our freedom for the good things God has. We are no longer bound by the pull of sin in our lives and in Christ CAN rule over it to God's glory.Romans 6:12-14--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 28.Since we are dead in regards to sin, the life we live we live in light of a future hope of resurrection and in agreement with what the God who saves us says is right.Romans 6:5-11--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 27.If we have been saved, and in faith had Christ's righteousness applied to us, we are dead in regards to sin. Romans 6:1-4--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 26.Since we live in Christ, we ought to live lives that LOOK like Jesus. Romans 5:18-21--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 25.Like Adam's trespass produced death in all mean, so Christ's righteousness can produce life in all who believe.Romans 5:15-17--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 24.In Adam, all die because all sin. Adam, as our ancestral, human representative passes original sin to all who would come from him.Romans 5:12-14--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 23.Through the reconciliation Jesus provides in his death, we can be at peace with God. Uniquely, God does ALL the work of reconciliation AND provides the means for it.Romans 5:6-11--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 22.Faith is the means by which we can be at peace with God in the person and work of Jesus Christ.Romans 5:1-5--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 21.Our Faith gives us assurance, and security of the promises of God.Romans 4:16-25--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 20.The promise of God to the Hebrew people, and the promises of God extended to all people, are secured not by the law, but on the basis of faith.Romans 4:13-15--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 19.Circumcision, which predates the law, was not a means of being declared righteous, and was evidence of belief, not the means of salvation itself. Romans 4:9-12--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 18.Abraham's faith as means of being declared righteous predates the Hebrew law.Romans 4:1-8--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 17.Christians boast in a new law of faith which declares any who believe in Jesus righteous.Romans 3:27-31--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 16.All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But, God in his grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, declares us righteous.Romans 3:21-26--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 15.Paul notes that the Jewish people, though loved by God, cannot be saved by the law. The law gives the knowledge of sin by showing you the standard, but it does not deal with the consequences of that sin.Romans 3:19-20--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 14.Based on God's standard, found both in the underpinnings of the created order and in the Law he has given to man, it is clear that none are righteous.Romans 3:9-18--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 13.God's righteousness stands the standard. The Jewish people received the law to hold them accountable to this righteousness. Their failure to meet the standard in no way impacts God's righteousness.Romans 3:1-8--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 12.The Jews had physical circumcision. Here, Paul notes this is not criteria to be a part of the people of God. Rather, a changed heart is the necessary requirement to be God's people.Romans 2:25-29--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 11.Just as there are implications for unbelief, there are implications for being under the law, and not living like it.Romans 2:17-24--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 10.God uses a divine standard by which all people will be judged. Here, Paul notes how God's judgment is based on Jesus Christ. How he lived and what could be accomplished in his death are crucial to God's judgment, and will be a key reference point later in the letter.Romans 2:12-16--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 9.God uses a divine standard by which all people will be judged. Here, Paul notes how God's judgment is based on impartiality, his standard being equally applied and the offer of salvation being equally offered to all.Romans 2:6-11--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 8.God uses a divine standard by which all people will be judged. Here, Paul notes how God's judgment is based in truth and reality.Romans 2:1-5--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 7.The consequences of unbelief result in being given over to sin, despite knowing one will face ramifications and consequences. As such, sin, when fed, grows.Romans 1:28-32--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 6.When we exchange the worship of God for who he is, we will exchange the function of God's creation for how he intended it. Romans 1:26-27--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 5.A natural consequence of unbelief is being given over to the sinful passions they desire more than that faith and in turn, the natural consequences of being in that position. Romans 1:24-25--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 4.Paul presents the alternative to being declared righteous by faith in Christ. It is, namely a rejection of who God made you to be and an abandonment to sin.Romans 1:18-23--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 3.Though Paul is a Jew writing to the Romans, though the gospel carried a political connotation, Paul remained unashamed of the gospel of Christ.Romans 1:16-17--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 2.Paul had heard of the faith of the Romans. He desired to visit Rome to encourage the church and strengthen their faith.Romans 1:8-15--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Epistle of Paul to the Church in Rome Part 1.Rome was the political center of the world. Paul wrote one of his longest and his most theologically robust letter to the Church in Rome.Romans 1:1-7--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

Originally recorded and released on "My Dusty Bible". Check out Jesse's other Bible Reading.The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins (Romans 8:3 NLT).--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate--Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi--Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.New Living Translation, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Ministries.TYNDALE, New Living Translation, NLT, the New Living Translation logo, and Tyndale’s Quill logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers.

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 52.Hunter recaps 2 Corinthians in an overview of the letter, highlighting key concepts of God's grace, the supremacy of Christ and his gospel, and the call to remain steadfast in faith.--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 51.Paul says goodbye to the Corinthian church again, in the close of the letter.2 Corinthians 13:11-14--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 50.Paul closes his second letter to the Corinthians as he moves to say farewell.2 Corinthians 13:5-10--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 49.As the letter to the Corinthians closes, Paul raises some last warnings and concerns for the church there.2 Corinthians 13:1-4--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 48.Paul closes out his remarks related to the concerns he has for Corinth.2 Corinthians 12:19-21--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 47.Despite the false direction of the "super apostles", the truth of the gospel remains.2 Corinthians 12:14-18--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 46.Paul notes the work he did with the Corinthians, and how he did it for free, in a facetious remark about his care for them as he begins addressing his concern with the Church there.2 Corinthians 12:11-13--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 45.In discussing his boasting, he brings up the visions "a guy Paul knew" saw when he was caught up into heaven. Rather than boasting in this amazing vision and the chance "that guy" had to see it, he boasts rather in the thorn in the flesh Paul endured, namely in its capacity to highlight Jesus' sufficiency and the power of God's grace.2 Corinthians 12:1-10--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 44.Paul boasts in his weaknesses, a peculiar move which highlights the sufficiency of Christ.2 Corinthians 11:30-33--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 43.Paul boasts in the flesh, a practice he notes the believer would do well not to do often. In it, he subverts expectations, and boasts in negatives that highlight all they have endured because of the gospel and by the grace of God.2 Corinthians 11:21b-29--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 42.Having denounced the false, "super-apostles" Paul goes on to discuss how to identify a real apostle of Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 11:16-21a--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 41.Paul labels the "super-apostles" as false apostles and deceitful workmen, because they try to present themselves as real apostles, without presenting the gospel the apostles teach.2 Corinthians 11:12-15--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 40.A comparison of Paul and his team's love for the believers in Corinth and the greed of the "super-apostles" is drawn to highlight the difference in their ministries.2 Corinthians 11:7-11--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 39.Paul goes toe to toe with the "super-apostles" and likens them to the serpent in the garden.2 Corinthians 11:1-6--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 38.In contrast with the "super-apostles" who boast in their wealth, following, and influence; Paul notes he and real apostles of Jesus Christ, boast only in the Lord.2 Corinthians 10:13-18--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 37.Paul formally begins his addressing the claims by the "super-apostles" by noting the authority they claimed, which ultimately allowed them to bring the gospel to Corinth. He says, their boldness is not to frighten the believers, despite what the "super-apostles" claimed of Paul.2 Corinthians 10:7-12--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 36.Paul was accused of only being bold with the Corinthians in his writing and not in person. He gives his defense as to why in what is the beginning of his address of these "super apostles".2 Corinthians 10:1-6--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 35.Paul closes out his comments about giving by noting that we can only reap insomuch as we sow. In doing so, he reflects on the gifts God has given us, the fullest expression in his grace, which Paul calls the "indescribable gift".2 Corinthians 9:10-15--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 34.Why does God love a cheerful giver? Turns out, it has a lot to do with the faith of the giver in God to use what they give.2 Corinthians 9:6-9--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 33.Paul's words to the Corinthians challenge them, and us, to be prepared in our giving. This is an act of intention and ultimately dwelling on what God has done, and what God can do.2 Corinthians 9:1-5--Connect with Us:[email protected] MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi