You may live according to God’s will or according to your own will, not both. Although there may be some overlap of the two, only by choosing to live according to God’s will can you find life and peace.
I am sure that there will be many objections to this explanation of the chapter, but I am confident that the main point of this chapter has been summarized. Why am I focused on summarizing a long chapter into a simple explanation? As you know, I am an attorney. As an attorney I get frustrated that both I and other attorneys use a ton of language to convey a simple concept. Unfortunately, most people either get bored or lost in an extremely long worded passage. Even the best message is worthless if it is not read or not understood because it is long winded. That is why having a concise message is crucial.
One thing that helps explain a message is the explanation by a well versed pastor. In this past week’s service, Pastor Evan did a great job making the chapter clear through his concise interpretation of the message. I am always appreciative when a message is made clear and concise. In fact, I would not be opposed to a Cliff Notes version of the Bible as the standard message. The reason for this is that the main message of the Bible is what needs to be conveyed. If you would like an in depth study, the entire bible is available. Unfortunately, I think many people can see the forest because of the trees. That is why I have chosen to attempt to summarize Chapter 8 of Romans for you. I hope you enjoy the message and can live by it. If you would like to be part of a great Christian community, join us next Sunday at:
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