In this final section of Romans 8, we find Paul doing verbal back flips to make followers of Jesus aware of the great security that is summarized in this question:…
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Reverend Bowen: Sermons
Reverend Bowen is Signal Pres' Senior Pastor.
What the Gospel Does to Suffering
If Christians are sons and heirs of God, then why do they not get a free pass from the pain and hurt of this world? That’s the question in view…
Killing Sin By the Spirit
What does it look like to deal with sin as a Christian? That is the question that is answered in this section of Romans 8. Christians kill sin by the…
Life in the Spirit
What makes the Christian life different than a spiritualized version of self-improvement? The answer lies in Paul’s words about life in the Spirit and life in the flesh.
Behind the Scenes of Being Guilt-Free
Romans 8 opens with one of the most mind-blowing descriptions of our privilege in Christ: no condemnation. For the sake of our enjoyment, and our neighbor’s enjoyment, of this gospel…
Laodicea: What Makes Jesus Nauseous
When Jesus tells us that he is about to throw up, it gets our attention! We consider what about the church made Jesus nauseous and how that came to be.…
Sardis: Looking Alive vs. Being Alive
The letter to Sardis is a letter to a church on a mountain with a good reputation, lots of people and plenty of activity. We listen in to ensure that…
Pergamum: A Reminder to Lock the Back Door
In the letter to the church at Pergamum, Christians who are committed to the truth, even to the point of martyrdom, are warned about the danger of a back door…