The Bible reveals to us that God is both just and merciful. The difficulty here is that the two appear to contradict one another. How can God be just and give people the judgment they deserve while also being merciful and not giving people the judgment they deserve? Listen as Pastor Josh shows us how both can be true because of the gospel.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:25-26
Series: Romans
What awaits us when we die? Philosophers speculate. Hedonists don’t care. Christian singers can only imagine. Thankfully, Scripture doesn’t leave us to our imagination and reveals that it’s not a fluffy cloud, a train station, or even paradise. It’s a courtroom. God is the judge, His Law is the standard, and we are on trial. How will the scene unfold? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches us what these verses reveal about God’s courtroom.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:19-20
Series: Romans
In this text describing the depravity of our sinful nature, it is revealing that the Apostle Paul fixates on sins involving words. That is because it is our words that reveal the true state of our hearts (Luke 6:45). Listen as Pastor Josh shows us how the gospel can give us new hearts that overflow into new and life-giving words.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:13-18
Series: Romans
What does it mean to be human? This is the most pressing and divisive question of our day. Does it mean being true to ourselves? Does it mean being free from systemic oppression? Does it mean nothing more than being advanced organisms? The Bible’s answer is far more relatable and satisfying than any of those provided by our culture. But in order to understand it, we need to take a deep look at the doctrine of sin. Listen as Pastor Josh explains what these verses teach us about our fallen human condition.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:9-12
Series: Romans
What the Bible teaches about the nation of Israel in the era of the New Testament is fundamental to how Christians respond to current world events. In this text, however, the Apostle Paul shows us that everything – including what we believe about Israel – is meant to serve the greatest purpose of leading us to know and worship God. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:1-8
Series: Romans
What comes to mind when you think about masculinity? A well-dressed gentleman? A bearded hunter? A corporate executive? A muscular brute? Contrary to these popular depictions in our culture, this verse shows us that true masculinity is expressed in a life devoted to prayer. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: 1 Timothy 2:8
Series: Standalone
We live in what has been called an “epidemic of anxiety”. Our culture deals with anxiety through therapy, medication, and/or removal of triggers. What does the Bible say? Psalm 27 provides us with one example of how an ancient king brought his anxieties to God and found relief. Listen as Pastor Josh shows us how this beloved Psalm gives us tools to bring our anxieties to God.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Psalm 27:1-14
Series: Standalone
Circumcision is one of the distinguishing marks of the Jewish people. But what was its purpose? What relevance does it have to Christianity today? Listen as Pastor Josh explains the spiritual significance of this practice and its ongoing relevance to the Christian life.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:25-29
Series: Romans
In a culture that emphasizes God’s justice for us, the first two chapters of Romans have emphasized God’s justice against us. But why? Even if we can understand why God judges those who received His law and failed to keep it, why would He judge those who never received it? Listen as Pastor Josh explains how the existence of Natural Law ensures that everyone is accountable before God.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:12-16
Series: Romans
Kindness is a beautiful thing. Some people say more of it would change the world. The Bible teaches that God’s kindness has already changed the world. But what is that kindness, and how are we to respond to it? Listen as Pastor Josh explains.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:4-5
Series: Romans
