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November 5, 2022 at Chapel in the Hills in Golden, CO. S

(2.20.22) Romans 8:29-30 - Predestination is a hotly debated topic among evangelicals, but the fact that it is debated is because the Scripture refer to election and predestination throughout both testaments. R.C. Sproul once said it is not whether you believe in predestination or not, but rather, what you think about predestination.

(2.13.22) Romans 8:28 - God promises that for those who love Him, all things will work for their good according to His promises. What an amazing promise this is for those who have been adopted into the family of God! Not only should this encourage us, but this promise must also carry us through difficult times.

(12.12.2021) Romans 8:23-25 - What are we waiting for? Christians grown inwardly as we wait for the full realization of our adoption - the redemption of our bodies. Ours is a future hope in a future kingdom, where we will be as Christ is - body, soul, and spirit.

(6.26.22) Proverbs 16:1-9 - God is sovereign over all things, including our word, actions, and ways. When one begins to plan for God's will in their lives by diligently seeking God's wisdom, they will receive the desires of their hearts (cf. Ps. 37:4). We must, therefore, roll our work unto the Lord's shoulders, trusting in His providential care.

(6.19.22) Romans 11:33-36 - The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. In this final section of Paul' magnificent theological treaties (chapters 1-11), he ends with a doxology to God. As many have said throughout history, "Theology, when rightly done, leads to doxology."

(12.5.21) Romans 8:18-22 - We have a hope as Christians that cannot be taken away from us, which is that our future glorification is secure in Christ. In fact, all of creation groans as it waits for the revealing of the sons of God. It is in this hope that we patiently wait.

(11.28.21) Romans 8:12-17 - One of the most amazing truths of Scripture is that in Christ we are adopted children of God, by which we can cry out to Him, Abba Father! In this study, we will look at the security we have in Christ and all that entails.

Teachers and nursery caretakers, there are some essential changes to your responsibilities that we'd like you to know about.

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Teachers and nursery caretakers, there are some changes to your responsibilities that we'd like you to know about.

Teachers, nursery caretakers, and parents, we have some news to share about the upcoming year in this quick video.

(11.21.21) Romans 8:5-11 - There are two mindsets the define every human who has ever existed. The first mindset is the mindset of the flesh, which proves to be death. The second mindset is the mindset of the Spirit, which proves to be life. If you have the Spirit of God dwelling in you, you will be characterized by the mindset of the Spirit, which leads to righteousness.

(11.14.21) Romans 8:1-4 - The apex of Paul's argument is found in Romans 8:1, with the statement, "There is therefore no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus!" Perhaps this statement alone provides the most comfort to the believer within the whole of Scripture? Nevertheless, this statement connects Paul's argument of the Law with its fulfillment in Christ and the believer's new relationship with the Law.

(11.07.21) Romans 7:18-25 - Paul recognizes that nothing good dwells in his flesh, but that he has a new nature and a new mind to do battle with the flesh. Thus, there are two laws or principles at work in his life. Ultimately, He cries out, "Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?" Only Christ Jesus can do provide this type of deliverance.

(10.31.21) Romans 7:14-17 - Paul, wrestling with the flesh, states, "For I do not understand my own actions..." Every believer in Christ Jesus can and should identify with this statement because we are in an "already but not yet" phase of existence. We have been born again, but we are in the body of sin and death. Thus, we battle against the flesh with our new natures.

(10.24.21) Romans 7:7-13 - Paul defends the fact that it was not the Law that is sinful, but rather it is the Law reveals sin. The Law acts as a mirror that reveals the brokenness of our hearts. Thus, the Law is good because it reflects the righteous character and requirements of God.

(10.17.21) Romans 7:1-6 - What is the believer's relationship to the Law of Moses after he or she is saved? For the believer, they are now dead to the Law because they have been buried with Christ. Nevertheless, Christians are called to produce the fruity of righteousness according to the Spirit of the Law.

(10-10-21) Romans 6:20-23 - All people are born as slaves of sin and are dead in their trespasses. However, Paul makes the case that for those who have been born again, they are now slaves of God and of righteousness. Therefore, Christians are now to live according to the fruit of righteousness. Thus, the end of sin is death, but the end of righteousness is eternal life.

(09.19.21) Romans 6:15-19 - No longer bound by sin, Christians are to be slaves of righteousness. However, many Christians still live lives characterized by sin, proving that sin is still their master. For those who have been born again, Paul teaches that they are to be obedient slaves to righteousness, thus demonstrating their new birth. The only two roads, then, are slavery to sin or righteousness.