People say ‘I’m a practical person, just don’t worry about the theory.’ Paul responds ‘It’s when things are difficult that i come back to the foundations.’ Romans 1:1–7 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.…
Rev Dr Melinda Cousins presented a paper to the national Baptist conference and started a conversation that has resulted in a nationwide resource being developed now referred to as ‘the Values Project.’ This is her overview of what will a four part series here at VHBC.
What we see here is Paul engaging with the idea of our rights as followers of Jesus, but also our responsibilities as followers of Jesus.
What we see here is Paul engaging with the idea of our rights as followers of Jesus, but also our responsibilities as followers of Jesus.
New World Living: Responsible citizens that love their neighbors and live holy lives to the glory of God. Principle: Romans 12:18 (ESV) 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. [China underground church Yeeui, Wenshui] Paul was writing during the first century of the Roman Empire, currently ruled by…
In writing to one of his ‘favourite’ church communities, Paul and his companions Silas and Timothy (yes, they are all males), described their treatment of “each of you as a father treats his own children”. 1 Thessalonians 2:10–12 (NLT) 10 You yourselves are our witnesses—and so is God—that we were devout and honest and faultless…
Paul has been building a narrative of what God has been doing, now he gives instructions on how to live. Paul pivots with the word “therefore…”
God’s faithfulness seen is Israel and the Gentiles Romans 1:16–17 (NLT) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start…