『Romans』のカバーアート

Romans

Romans

著者: Thomas Irvin
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概要

The book of Romans, verse by verse. George County Baptist Church Lucedale, Mississippi Pastor Thomas IrvinGeorge County Baptist Church キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • Romans 13꞉8 | Love One Another
    2026/02/08
    The sermon centers on the repeated, non-negotiable biblical command to love one another, emphasizing that this love is not optional but a divine imperative rooted in God's nature and the very heart of Christian discipleship. Drawing from Romans 13, John 13, 1 John, and other New Testament passages, it underscores that love fulfills the law, is the defining mark of a true disciple, and flows from a relationship with Christ, who first loved us sacrificially. The message insists that genuine love is practical, selfless, and inseparable from obedience to God's commands, rejecting both legalism and sentimentalism, and calling believers to love even enemies, not as a feeling but as a disciplined, Christ-like action. This love, when lived out authentically, transforms relationships, resolves conflict, and serves as a powerful witness to the world, demonstrating the reality of God's presence and the believer's identity as a child of God.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • Romans 13꞉6-7 | Tribute, Custom, Fear, Honor
    2026/02/04
    The sermon presents a clear, biblically grounded call to Christian submission to civil authority as a moral and spiritual duty, rooted in Romans 13's teaching that all governing power is ordained by God. It emphasizes that obedience to government—paying taxes, respecting laws, and honoring officials—is not a concession to human power but an act of conscience and faith, reflecting a deeper allegiance to God's established order. The preacher distinguishes between legitimate civil duties and the limits of obedience, affirming that Christians must resist only when authorities demand actions contrary to God's moral law, such as denying Christ or participating in evil. Through practical examples and strong warnings against tax evasion and civil disobedience, the message underscores that faithful citizenship—marked by honesty, respect, and financial integrity—is a powerful witness to the gospel, even in a corrupt or flawed system. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to live as obedient pilgrims, honoring God in every sphere of life, including the often-undervalued duty of paying taxes and respecting authority, not out of fear alone, but out of a conscience shaped by Scripture.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Romans 13꞉5 | Not Only for Wrath, But for Conscience
    2026/02/02
    The sermon centers on the biblical mandate for obedience to authority, grounded in Romans 13, emphasizing that civil, familial, and institutional authority is divinely ordained and must be respected not merely out of fear of punishment, but primarily out of a rightly informed conscience. While fear of consequences serves a legitimate role in restraining evil, the higher calling is obedience rooted in moral conviction and love for God, where submission becomes a joyful expression of faith rather than grudging compliance. The preacher argues that true obedience flows from an internal transformation—where the heart aligns with God's will—rather than external coercion, illustrating this through analogies from parenting, marriage, and workplace ethics. Even under unjust or tyrannical rulers, believers are called to obey the office, not the person, provided the command does not violate Scripture, as seen in Peter's refusal to stop preaching despite persecution. Ultimately, the Christian life is defined by a dual motivation: not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake—obedience that is both externally disciplined and internally sanctified by a conscience shaped by God's Word.
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    1 時間 9 分
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