When In Romans: Introduction

This sermon introduces a year-long study of Romans, emphasizing that Christianity requires more than just knowledge—it demands obedience to faith. Pastor Chad contextualizes the letter to the Romans by explaining the church's unique situation: a congregation split between Jewish and Gentile believers navigating cultural tensions after Emperor Claudius expelled Jews from Rome. The message highlights that despite living in a morally corrupt society similar to ancient Rome, Christians are called to be citizens of heaven first, obligated to share the gospel with all people—wise and foolish, familiar and foreign. The sermon stresses the importance of corporate worship for mutual encouragement and challenges believers to evaluate whether their faith is leading to obedience, not just intellectual assent. Through God's grace and the work of sanctification, believers are empowered to walk alongside others, making disciples who are obedient to Christ.