The Level Ground Before the Cross | Romans 2:1-4

The Level Ground Before the Cross | Romans 2:1-4

https://pinecast.com/listen/c65bde68-1589-4655-8937-95b60581c626.mp3“I’m sure glad I’m not like that guy! Or… am I?” Why is it so easy to put ourselves above others, or to judge those who do __ ? What is it about us that always wants us to be the “good guy in the...
God’s Righteous Decree | Romans 1:32

God’s Righteous Decree | Romans 1:32

https://pinecast.com/listen/7999da7d-7fe4-4b8b-8f7a-d1e4cd1a7e82.mp3Why do seemingly minor offenses, like “disobeying parents” (Romans 1:30) or “gossiping” (Romans 1:29) have such a harsh punishment (death – see Romans 1:32)? How do people who have never heard...
Romans 1 & Sexual Sin | Romans 1:21-27

Romans 1 & Sexual Sin | Romans 1:21-27

https://pinecast.com/listen/56870746-a9c6-4960-ac34-2d6ba75ab0b6.mp3What is up with Paul talking about sexual issues right away here in Romans? For more resources from Hope Community Church, or to learn more about us, visit our website at...
The Great Exchange | Romans 1:18-25

The Great Exchange | Romans 1:18-25

https://pinecast.com/listen/ddbc84aa-a233-4d26-9736-eeef4596fcba.mp3When you hear the word “sin”, what comes to mind? The breaking of a commandment? Doing harm to others? Breaking a moral code of some kind, either external or your own internal conscience? This week on...
The Revealed Wrath of God | Romans 1:18-32

The Revealed Wrath of God | Romans 1:18-32

https://pinecast.com/listen/5fc632c4-61c5-48cd-bde8-4d1264294448.mp3Paul has just told us in Romans 1:16-17 that he is really excited and not ashamed about the gospel (which means literally “good news”) of God. So, you would think that as he begins his teaching on the...
The Theme of Romans | Romans 1:16-17

The Theme of Romans | Romans 1:16-17

https://pinecast.com/listen/024b9e90-2b20-43f9-8d66-58438b87d752.mp3If you had to ask “what’s Romans all about?”, you would find no more succinct way to answer that than simply reading two verses from Romans chapter 1. Verses 16 and 17. Today, we’ll start to unpack...
Paul’s Love for the Romans | Romans 1:8-15

Paul’s Love for the Romans | Romans 1:8-15

https://pinecast.com/listen/ead8fe8f-fc6c-43f9-bdef-843f7da12db1.mp3If you take a moment to stop and reflect for what you are thankful for, I’m sure we can all come up with a list – food, shelter, jobs, etc. But when we stop and think about what really matters in this...
Paul’s Love for the Romans | Romans 1:8-15

The Greeting | Romans 1:1-7

https://pinecast.com/listen/a1a01de9-bba7-43cc-893f-be21fee08ce7.mp3In ancient letters, the greeting was a formal way of introducing yourself, as well as a hint as to what you were going to write about. The greeting in the letter to the Romans is fascinating! This...
Paul’s Love for the Romans | Romans 1:8-15

Ancient Rome

https://pinecast.com/listen/fa28c03f-1719-4759-96a8-dc39412503b9.mp3Who was the letter to the Romans written to? What is going on in the church at Rome during the time that Paul is writing this letter? For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church,...