Jan. 13, 2025
The Daily Grind ☕️ - Practical Theology
The Daily Grind ☕️ - Practical Theology
Life was not easy in the first century for followers of Jesus. The heavy-handed, often brutal, hand of the Roman government was constant.
Paul’s deeply theological letter to the Romans makes a profound shift to the practical aspects of following Christ, i.e., this is what you do.
Rejoice in hope (confident joyful expectation). Be patient when things are difficult and hard. Don’t stop praying in the midst of trials.
Notice the parallels for today. The Word exhorts us to follow Paul’s recipe as we bear up under the heavy lifting of this life. - Pastor Jimmy
The Daily Grind ☕️ - The Yielded Life, Jesus Plus Nothing
The Daily Grind ☕️ - The Yielded Life, Jesus Plus Nothing
Paul was standing against the Galatian Heresy, aka, Jesus plus the Mosaic laws and customs. He was clear: Jesus plus nothing. He’s enough.
In that context, he clarifies that when we d…
The Daily Grind ☕️ - The Litmus Text For A Disciple
The Daily Grind ☕️ - The Litmus Test For A Disciple
Jesus is engaged in a debate about faith, identity, and spiritual freedom. The Jews who believed were not all in. It was a temporary surface belief.
Jesus calls us to a faith that endures and tra…
