#017 Christian Pride and The Work of Christ - Romans 15:14-19

Living Hope Findlay Podcast

Is Christian Pride an Oxymoron? What does the work Christ have to do with it? What do we make of "signs and wonders" of Christ's work in the New Testament and today? Its another fun conversation between pastors about the themes of Romans 15:14-19.

1. Give a brief story of Christ accomplishing something in your life
2. Romans 15:14-19 overview
3. “By way of reminder”, why is there a theme in the Bible of reminding people what they already know? (2Pt 1:13, 1 Cor 4:17, 15:1, other examples)
4. Pride: Both the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14 and Paul credit God for their “work”. What’s the difference between the Pharisee’s pride and Paul’s? Bonus: What can this it say about Justification vs self-righteousness?
5. Do you have a favorite “moment” in Paul’s ministry in the Bible?
6. Is it fair to compare God’s grace to Paul (Romans 15:16) similar/dissimilar to the priesthood of all believers believers?
7. What is the role of signs and wonders in Jesus and the NT? How can this become and unhealthy obsession for some today?
8. What do you think it means to fulfill the ministry of the gospel? What might that that look like in Hancock County? Our state, our country?
9. Blair what’s coming up in Romans 15:20 onwards?