• Mark 7:14-23 “What comes out of a man”

    Many people think that if we can just control our environment, then people will do what is right. The reality is that the struggles that all humans share come from the inside, not the outside. Jesus makes this clear in Mark 7:14-23, as John explains. (Note that there is a problem with the quality of […]

  • Romans 1:18-23 “The Dark Before the Light”

    While it is not popular or always received enthusiastically today, Paul’s explanation of the gospel starts with bad news. Like a doctor giving a diagnosis, Paul explains the need we all have for Christ. Peter Explains.

  • 1 Corinthians 13 “Love”

    We took a brief break from our series in Romans to consider what love really looks like. Paul describes love in 1 Corinthians 13, and we used this lense to consider the love of God in Christ.

  • Romans 1:16-17 “Not Ashamed of the Gospel”

    There are aspects of the gospel that are looked down upon today, just as in first century. In Romans 1:16-17 Paul gives a clear summary of why he is not ashamed of the gospel, and the reasons are still true for us today. John explains.