Misdirected Zeal

This week as we continue our study in Romans, we focus on Romans 10: Misdirected Zeal. For I can testify about the they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not […]

God’s Promises Stand

This week in our study of Romans, we looked at Romans 9 and how God’s promises stand. It is important for us as we study Romans 9 to keep the “bigger picture” in mind. What emerges is a picture Paul paints with words and at the end, we will see the whole painting. For example, […]

The Effects of Reconciliation

Good afternoon, Drawing Near to God community! This week in our journey through Romans, we looked at the Effects of Reconciliation with God, focusing on Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Isn’t that powerful? While we were yet […]

God’s Faithfulness

Good afternoon, Drawing Near to God Community! We continued on our journey of Romans this week by looking at God’s Faithfulness as demonstrated by Paul in Romans 3. As followers of my blog know, I like to share some notes from my teaching here on the blog this week so both those members of our […]

God’s Righteous Judgment

Good afternoon, Drawing Near to God community! As those of you who have been following my blog know, we have been journeying through Romas this semester in our Teaching & Worship Experience. I like posting my notes on here so you can get a sense of what we’re studying and you can follow along with […]

Romans Lesson Notes – Chapter 2, Darkened Thinking

Romans Chapter 2 – Darkened Thinking  “All have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory,” (Romans 3:22) Sin is the great equalizer. All of humanity has the propensity to sin, which is known as the human condition Rebellion= opposition or defiance against one in authority  Rebellion is as the sin of divination (counterfeit source)  Rebellion= gaining […]

Introduction to Romans

Good afternoon, Drawing Near to God Community! Today was a great day as we kicked off our study of Romans with an introduction to this book, which is sometimes referred to as the Biblical Himalayas. Intimidating, right?  You may feel like you’re drinking from a firehose (see this funny video that I showed in my […]

Introduction to Upcoming Romans Study

Good Morning! I made this video to introduce our new study of Roman during Teaching & Worship beginning this week. You can join me live in Charleston at Ashley River Baptist Church this Thursday, or join the livestream group at St. Peter’s in Mt. Pleasant. You can also stream at your convenience. Click here for […]