God graciously supplies man to rule the earth - beginning in the idyllic garden of Eden - for the priestly task of working and keeping it.

God graciously supplies man to rule the earth - beginning in the idyllic garden of Eden - for the priestly task of working and keeping it.

Why does the whole world revolve around a seven day week? In our study of Genesis 2:1-3, we see that God’s rest and blessing of the seventh day has important implication for our lives today.

All humanity is either in Adam, or in Christ. We must be born again and receive His salvific work on our behalf!

God creates mankind in His own image, giving him dominion over creation as a stewardship.

God takes great care and artistry as He creates the world in six literal days. The word of the covenant-keeping God is a cherished gift to us, His creation!

The book of Genesis is a book of origins - we root our biblical worldview upon this foundational first work in the canon of Scripture.

Paul has one more bit of admonition for the Romans: avoid those who would teach anything contrary to the Gospel!

Paul commends Phoebe to - and greets various people in - the church of Rome.

Paul explains his travel plans to the Romans, asking them to both support his missionary plans in Spain as well as to strive together in prayer for him.

Paul's ministry focus shows us the heart of God and directs the decisions we make in life.

The work of Christ proves our faith in His trustworthy Word, provides mercy for the outcast sinner, and produces hope in all who trust in the Gospel!

The strong are to bear with the weak and follow Christ's example, bringing God glory through our united fellowship.

How do we pursue peace in the church when we disagree with our brothers and sisters in Christ on secondary issues? Romans 14:13-23 answers all those questions.

As Christians, we are all servants of Jesus who will stand before one righteous Judge. Thus, our perspective needs to shift from judging one another to serving and welcoming one another as fellow servants of the Lord.

Our gender, sexual identity & expression are rooted in God's design in creation as His image bearers. Sex is a gift within the sacred institution of marriage between one man and one woman - a glorious depiction of Christ's intimate relationship with His church.

Some significant marks of maturity include the denial of self, a loving deference & preference of others, the mortification of sin, and a deep abiding in Christ.

Christians are to submit to God-ordained authority and seek to do good as dual citizens of Heaven & Earth.

The Gospel is the light of redemptive revelation for all nations!

God's glory is best displayed in the humble gift of His Son.