Redemption

The Gospel For Everyone – Romans 3:21-24

March 24, 2025

MARK JOHNSON

Challenging Paul’s Gospel – Romans 3:1-8

March 3, 2025

Paul has made the assertion that ALL humanity is justly condemned before God. Whether their lives were characterized by sin, whether they strived to do good (but still sinned), or whether they were the very covenant people of God who were striving to keep God’s law (but falling short) – ALL people, Jew and Gentile… Read More »

Pride – The Gospel Antidote

February 25, 2025

When we see the shortcomings of people around us, we can develop a false sense of confidence that, comparatively, we possess the moral high ground. Paul argues that this position is actually more precarious than that of the very people we tend to judge.

Good News Bad News

February 10, 2025

Good News Bad News The gospel of Jesus is good news! It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. After this glorious declaration, Paul’s next statement is startling.

Hope Springs Eternal

December 9, 2024

Alexander Pope observed in his poem “An Essay on Man” that “hope springs eternal in the human heart.” This sentiment is as relevant today as when it was first penned in 1733. God put in man the persistent desire for something better than our present reality. The promise of rest.

Redeeming Our Story – Romans 8:28

November 17, 2024

Our story affects our perception of the world, our life circumstances and relationships. When we look back at the experiences that shape us we can understand our perceptions – both true and false – more accurately. For those negative experiences that have shaped us, we need to work through a path of healing to limit… Read More »