We all have convictions. Some are deeply rooted in Scripture; others have been shaped by our upbringing, our traditions, our church background, or simply by the things we have always believed. And there is nothing wrong with having convictions. In fact, Paul tells us that each of us should be fully convinced in our own minds.The problem comes when our convictions become the standard by which we judge other Christians.

In Romans 14, Paul addresses believers who disagreed about things such as food and the observance of particular days.

In this episode of The Bible Under the Microscope we look at the issue of having a flat spiritual battery. What do we do when we feel spiritually exhausted? When our energy os running low, our motivation is fading and we are struggling to keep going in our ministry?

We hope to find the answer as we put Paul's letter to the Romans under the microscope focusing on that well known passage that start chapter 12.

When most people hear the word church, they think of a building—a place where Christians gather to worship God. But is that what the Bible means when it speaks about the church?

In this episode, we'll examine what the Scriptures actually say. We'll focus on just five words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 16:18: "I will build my church."Those five words raise some important questions. What did Jesus mean by "my church"? Who or what is this church He promised to build? And does the Bible's definition match the way we use the word today?