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SO WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS GRACE?

When I was a teenager, I had a friend from another church say to me, “It’s okay if I party and get drunk, because I am always forgiven.” and added, “I can do what I want because once saved, always … Continue reading

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AGGRESSIVE FORGIVENESS WE CALL GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Adam sinned, said no to God, and got us all into trouble. Jesus Christ sets us right with God. Read the last paragraph many times until the words permeate your heart, mind and soul. Then be encouraged! … Continue reading

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WE’LL SING AND SHOUT THE VICTORY!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology How fitting and right that we come to this next “bite” of Romans to chew on all day long as we worship corporately this morning! Romans 5, The Message 9-11 Now that we are set right with … Continue reading

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RIGHT ON TIME!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology You get a call from someone you love, admire, want to please, and love to talk with is coming in five minutes or so to see you at your home. What do you do first? Jump and … Continue reading

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We humans try to explain, rationalize, overemphasize, understate and generally speak only what we read and hear or think we know about God. The more we read God’s Word, we realize words to describe all that He … Continue reading

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WIDE OPEN SPACES OF GOD’S GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology How do you eat a huge piece of chocolate cake with lots of delicious chocolate icing slathered over the top of it? One, small, savory bite at a time because of it’s richness. We let it permeate … Continue reading

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GETTING GOD’S ATTENTION!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We cry out, we bang on the doors of heaven when in trouble, we bargain with God in bad times, we do everything “humanly” possible to get God’s attention…OR are we just trying to get God to … Continue reading

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ROMANS

The extraordinary letter of passionate Christian theology We are beginning a new study! Paul’s letter to the Romans is saturated with Paul’s passion, his love and devoted service to God. Eugene’s Peterson states in his introduction of Romans: “The letter … Continue reading

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A HOSTAGE FOR HOPE

God’s Acts We end our study of God’s ACTS this morning. The last words in closing give me hope and praise for the God of Hope. The God of Paul is our God still. Our God is also our provider, … Continue reading

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SHIPWRECKED

God’s Acts Randy and I looked at each other that day and said, “Well, now, we both have no jobs to pay our bills and survive this life, but somehow, I know it will be okay…for God is with us. … Continue reading

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