Porter Podcast

Series: Romans

Love in Disputed Matters

Romans 14:13-23

(Concentric circles of belief) graphic here

loving those with differing convictions

ü Determine to not cause another believer to stumble.

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Series: Romans

The Christian Citizen

Romans 13:1-14

Let everyone submit to the governing authorities,

 since there is no authority except from God,

 and the authorities that exist are instituted by God. 

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Series: Romans

Grace in Convictions

Romans 14:1-12

Concentric Circles of Belief 

grace when convictions collide

Develop a posture of acceptance.

Recognize everyone is not in the same place in their…

Series:  Romans

Loving the Hard to Love

Romans 12:14-23

Christian love is evidenced most clearly in response to difficult people. 

Loving the Hard to Love

·      Christians must bless people who mist…

Series: Romans

Love Like a Believer

Romans 12:9-13

4 Greeks Words for “love”

·      Ero (eros) = physical or sensual desire 

·      Storgeo (storgos) = affection that feels responsibility

·      Phileo …

Series: Romans

Equal, Connected & Gifted

Romans 12:3-8

The Gospel’s Effect on Church Life 

1.  It creates a healthy image of self and others.

Humility is to be the primary characteristic of the people …

Series: Romans

A Reasonable Response

Romans 12:1-2

In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul tells us what the gospel is; in the last 5 chapters, he shares how we should live if we believe it.

Therefore…

Series: Jesus in Genesis

Rest in Jesus

Genesis 6-9

Noah’s Life & Flood Account

·      Noah is a descendant of Seth 

·      The accounts in Genesis are foundational for the rest of the Bible.  

What is…

Series: Romans

Responding to Mystery

Romans 11:33-36

The original audience of Romans had two struggles: 

1) to understand grace and 

2) to comprehend the universal nature of the gospel. 

30 As you on…

Series: Jesus in Genesis

A New and Better Adam

Genesis 1-3

What does Genesis have to do with the Gospel? 

1)  Genesis means “origins” or “beginnings” 

2)  The accounts in Genesis are foundational for t…

Series: Romans

Israel: God’s Chosen People

Romans 11

Paul deals with the universal problem of sin by showing that God’s sacrifice of Jesus, not human effort, is the solution.    Through faith in Christ…

Series: Romans

How will they hear?

Romans 10:11-17

After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the thr…

Series: Romans

Whosoever

Romans 9:30-10:13

The focus of Romans 9 is on God’s sovereignty in salvation. The focus of Romans 10 is on our role in it.    

The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but…

Series: Romans

Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 2)

Romans 9:14-29

Recap

Romans 9 and 10 appear to create a tension between human responsibility and God’s sovereignty. 

Mystery is a part of the Christian fa…

Series: Romans

Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 1)

Romans 9:1-13

Romans 9-10 is the most extensive discussion of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibilityin the Bible.    

Scriptures never contradict; …

Series:  More than Conquerors

Is God on Our Side?

Romans 8:28-29

What, then, are we to say about these things?

If God is for us, who is against us?

Romans 8:31 

Circumstances or present realities are not…

Mother’s Day  2023

What Every Child Needs

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, …

Series: Romans

Hope in Suffering

Romans 8:18-30

I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.

John 16:3…