In this lesson, Pastor Chuck Smith opens Paul's letter to the Romans for us, highlighting the Apostle's heartfelt desire to visit the church in Rome and share spiritual gifts with them. Pastor Chuck directs us to the significance of Paul's identity as a servant of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Grace, which allows believers to be filled with hope despite their shortcomings. Pastor Chuck encourages us to recognize that God’s promises may take time to manifest, just as Paul waited years to fulfill his desire to witness in Rome. Pastor Chuck also illuminates the broader themes of righteousness and the consequences of turning away from God; he articulates the idea that true righteousness comes not from human effort or works but through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that believers are called to live by faith: “for the just shall live by faith." (Habakkuk 2:4.) Pastor Chuck laments the downward trajectory of humanity when one chooses to ignore God's existence, which leads to a cycle of ungratefulness and depravity. Through this exposition of Romans, Pastor Chuck strives to deepen our understanding of God's Grace while underscoring the importance of living a life aligned with God's will. Chuck prays over us, asking the Lord for our purification and that we would cultivate a desire for a more profound relationship with Christ Jesus, urging all to embrace a life submitted and surrendered to God.
2024
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The - Pastor Chuck Smith Word For Today - Team
00:00 - Pre-sermon ROMANS 1
00:01 - Paul the apostle
12:17 - How to express how much I appreciate God's blessings
13:30 - The difficulty of the ultimate experience
15:44 - Paul on God's Blessings
24:46 - The Life of Paul
37:09 - Paul preaching in Rome
45:01 - The Wrath of God
54:04 - Humanism
58:10 - Worship of the Creature
01:02:36 - Bringing Man to the lowest level of filth
01:13:39 - God's grace reaches to the lowest
01:14:59 - God's Plan for Married People
01:18:18 - Post-sermon ROMANS 1