The Way Ministries Bible Study and Church Services

April 08, 2026: Romans pt.11 - God has made us His kids!

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Pastor John reveals why sharing in Christ's glory requires enduring suffering, not just blessings.

The episode is a live Bible study session from The Way Ministries, hosted by Pastor John. It begins with opening prayers and worship, then transitions into scripture reading from Jeremiah 17 before focusing on Romans chapter 8. Pastor John discusses the necessity of trusting in God rather than humans, using the metaphor of a tree by a riverbank. He delves into Romans 8, explaining that believers have no obligation to follow sinful urges but must rely on the Holy Spirit to put sin to death. A key theme is that Christians are called to share in Christ's suffering as part of their faith, not just seek blessings. Pastor John addresses practical issues like church gossip, urging members to show grace and avoid tearing each other down. He contrasts willpower with the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that only divine intervention can overcome sin. The study explores how the devil uses small, gradual temptations to lead believers astray, warning against complacency. Pastor John clarifies that salvation involves past, present, and future aspects: penalty, power, and presence of sin. He interprets Romans 8:28, noting it applies only to those who love God and follow His purpose. The episode concludes with a closing prayer and announcement of a video to follow. Throughout, Pastor John uses interactive elements like asking for 'amens' and sharing personal anecdotes to engage the audience.

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A live-service Romans study that turns workplace frustration into prayer, patience, service, and witness.

The Way Ministries' Romans study opens in a prayerful church gathering before pressing faith outward into daily life. The host links Jonah with the call to bring others to Jesus, even when those people are hard to love, then circles through belief, trust, service, and the work…

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