"Analyzing the essential bond between faith and practice, between doctrine and application, and ultimately between belief and life."
Recorded on: Sunday, 09/20/2026 at 10:00 AM
Description:
Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 9/20/2026. After opening his letter to the Romans with an amazing array of doctrinal references, Paul now turns to a very personal and pastoral section where he addresses the Roman Christians directly. In doing so he will emphasize the essential bond between faith and practice, between doctrine and application, and ultimately between belief and life. To Paul, these are all inseparable aspects of the Christian's sanctification. Our text for this message is a familiar statement Paul uses to open most of his letters, in which he expresses his heartfelt desire that his readers not only believe the doctrines of grace-- but live them to the fullest every day. And furthermore that this "living" be done in the presence of God in perfect harmony and peace. In doing so, we will bring glory to God and blessing to ourselves as we learn the significance of living in grace and peace in the presence of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.