The mortification of sin was considered to be an essential discipline in the Christian life by the Reformers, and yet many believers today don’t even know what this means. What does it mean to mortify sin, and why does it matter? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on how we put our sin to death by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 8:12-13
Series: Romans
Are you a Christian who has struggled with the assurance that your sins are forgiven, or that you are loved by God, or that you have truly been set free from sin? If so, you are not alone. Every Christian has these struggles, and God’s remedy to these struggles is the indwelling presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Pastor Josh introduces this glorious chapter about the Holy Spirit’s work of assurance.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 8:1
Series: Romans
Having established that these verses apply to every-day Christians in Part I of this two-part sermon, Pastor Josh now explains the life-changing difference that these verses make to our lives.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 7:13-25
Series: Romans
These are some of the most well-known verses in the New Testament. They are also some of the most misunderstood. What do they mean, and who do they apply to? In this first part of a two-part sermon, Pastor Josh lays out the case for why these verses apply to every-day Christians and explains the difference this should make regarding our expectations about the Christian life.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 7:13-25
Series: Romans
The Psalmists wrote about delighting in God’s Law and loving it. Should Christians say the same? Some may not think so, since Paul wrote that we “died to the law”. And yet, Paul also said that the law is “holy and righteous and good”. What does this mean? And what implications does this have on how Christians are meant to relate to the Law today? Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 7:7-12
Series: Romans
Romans 7 is about the Christian’s relationship with God’s Law. While this is a complex topic, it begins with understanding and believing the fundamental truth that “you also have died to the law through the body of Christ”. Listen as Pastor Josh explains and draws out the implications of this new, gospel reality.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 7:1-6
Series: Romans
Everyone is on one of two paths. One path leads to death, and the other path leads to life. How do you know what path you are on? The answers may surprise you. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:20-23
Series: Romans
What does the Bible say about authority? In a culture that emphasizes authority as an evil to be resisted, the Bible says that it is a gift to be celebrated. It is embedded into every part of the fabric of creation for the glory of God and the flourishing of humanity. At the same time, the Bible also recognizes that authority can be abused and cause much harm to many. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on what Proverbs says about some of the differences between good and bad authority.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Proverbs 28-29
Series: New Year
People often say that the gospel is counter-cultural, but in what ways? In this section of Romans 6, the Apostle Paul applies the gospel in ways that bust three cultural myths relating to human freedom, human independence, and human psychology. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:15-19
Series: Romans
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:12-14
Series: Romans
