Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 43: Paul's Final Instructions and Doxology
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Dr. Paul’s Worldviews is an interactive podcast that deals with contemporary issues of the day from a historical, biblical, Christian worldview. Whether it is exposition of biblical passages, defense against the claims or accusations of false religions, cults, and sects, or simply addressing daily newsworthy items, Dr. Paul often goes where few Christians dare to tread. So, pull up a chair, turn on your brain, and get ready to be challenged and informed. Above all, get ready to act in a positive way that honors the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 42: Paul Greets His Pals
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
As Paul begins to close his letter to the Romans, he takes timeout to greet his many friends and fellow co-workers in the Lord. Paul lists 26 individuals by name, along with several others not named specifically. It is further evidence that even though Paul had not founded the church in Rome, his personal influence was acknowledged over the course of the years, as well as the thousands of miles he traveled sharing the "good news" of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. They were his pals, in the vernacular, and those whom Dr. Paul points out are the Christian's only real friends in the world, namely fellow Christians.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 41: Paul's Plan to Visit Rome
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
As the Apostle Paul approaches the end of his letter to the Roman Christians, he reiterates his plans to visit them prior to journeying further to Spain. There was no more work for him to do, and finally the opportunity had arisen whereby he could now take the gospel to "the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Dr. Paul, though, points out that the Apostle's Paul journey was filled with difficulty and intrigue that he probably did not fully anticipate, as was recorded in Acts 21-26. So, Dr. Paul takes some time to discuss those difficulties by alluding to one of the most compelling chapters dealing with Paul's journey just prior to him boarding a ship and sailing for Rome, Acts 26. It is part of the reason why Paul would write the Romans, "I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ" (Rom. 15:29). Amen.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 40: Ethnic Ministering
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
As the Apostle Paul winds down his letter to the Christians in Rome, he reminds them of his call to the Gentiles. That his ministry and priestly service was to spread the gospel to those who had not heard, so that their converted lives would be acceptable to God. Paul was sold-out on his mission, and serves as example to those who claim to be Christians, but seem content in their apathy and complacency.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 39: Christ Our Example and Only Hope
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In Romans 15:8-13, the Apostle Paul stresses the fact of Jesus' servitude to the Jews, as well as the Gentiles. The purpose was to not only reveal the truth of God in a real, tangible way, but to, as Paul wrote, "confirm the promises given to the patriarchs" and "that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy." Paul then resorts to showing from the Law, Writings, and the Prophets how the Gentiles were now a part of God's chosen people, alongside those ethnic Jews that were redeemed by the same principle of faith, through grace. Ultimately, such conversion on the part of God should instill joy and peace, through the Spirit of God, as the believer abounds in a hope that he/she otherwise was without prior to God's grace act of redemption through Jesus Christ.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 38: Unity with a Real Purpose
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
All kinds of groups these days are clamoring for unity, whether in sports, politics, or even moral standards. The problem with their pleas is that none of them have an objective standard by which to validate the unity effort. In Romans 15:-7, the Apostle Paul addresses the subject of unity within the Christian faith. There were apparently some within the Church at Rome who were mature, except in the area of recognizing their obligation to help the less mature. Paul makes it perfectly clear that we, as Christians, are to bear one another's failings or burdens with the express hope of building others up, rather than tearing them down. Ultimately, though, by preferring other's welfare over ourselves, to the glory of God, an establishment of camaraderie or unity that takes place within the Kingdom of God. The mature become that much more mature, and the weak are matured, as well, as they grow in the image of God unto the glory God.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 37: Do NOT Destroy God's Work
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Fresh off instructing the Roman Christians to cease judging one another, the Apostle Paul drives home his instruction by telling them to refrain from placing any stumbling blocks before each other as well. Instead, they were to focus on what matters in the Christian faith, which is to live by faith and build one another up in the faith. Why? Because not all Christians are equally mature, and some take more time and nurture than others when it comes to understanding the faith they profess, as God works in everyone's lives to form and shape each individual to be God-honoring servants of Jesus Christ. Those who refuse or fail to comply with Paul's command are considered to be acting unfaithfully and hence destroying God's work.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 36: Trivial Pursuit
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
In Romans 14:1-12, the Apostle Paul warns the Roman Christians about condemning fellow Christians regarding the eating of certain foods or worshiping on certain days. In one instance, the condemnation is legalistic, while in the other it is libertarian; both of which are self-indictments when considering the maturity of the Christian who engages in them. Let God do the judging and let the Christian focus on the main things involving the Gospel. For everyone will stand at the Judgment Seat of God one day, and not one Christian will be sitting on God's throne to help Him decide who is deserving of what.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 35: Love Your Neighbor
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
In Romans 13:8-14, the Apostle Paul stresses what Jesus had talked about when asked about the greatest commandment. The exception is Paul addresses human relationships, specifically within the church. Christians are to love one another, and then by way of extension, love others. They were not to be like the world, whereby illicit sex and drunkenness were the order of the day. But they were to exemplify Jesus Christ, refrain from lusts of the flesh, and fulfill the law through the principle of love.
Friday Feb 02, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 34: Christian Submission to Government Authority
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Romans 13:1-7 is probably one of the more controversial passages of Scripture when it comes to Christian conduct. In it the Apostle Paul instructs that all Christians should be in total submission to civil, government authorities. Why? Because Almighty God is the one who has ordained civil government to keep orderliness in society and evil at bay. What God has also done by issuing such an ordination is erase the idea that Christianity should have no part is conducting civil government. It is a major blow to those who believe that government should stress the oft-quoted "separation of church and state" and thereby set up a purely secular state. What God has in mind, though, is that a government that is run in "good" order is the ideal over one that is godless and lawless. For in the former there is orderliness and life, that ultimately glorifies God, while in the latter there chaos and death, that ultimately glorifies the "god of this world."
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 33: Avenging Evil
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
In Romans 12:14-21, the Apostle Paul continues his practical instruction on the Christian life, and especially that of avoiding hypocrisy, by taking a somewhere different course of action when it comes to dealing with evil. Rather than curse the persecutor, bless him. Rather than act arrogant toward the lowly, commune with them. Rather than taking out one's own vengeance upon evil people, if they happen to be hungry, feed them; if thirsty, give them something to drink. It is similar to what Jesus taught when he told his disciples to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" and "do good to those that hate you" (Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27).
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