Very Bad News (Romans 1:18–32) - Romans Exposition
The gospel is only good news to those who know the bad news. In this passage, Paul unpacks the bad news that sinful insubordination leads to idolatry, which bears the ugly fruit of immorality revealing a kind of insanity culminating in all kinds of insurrection. This very bad news characterises human history. But like a diamond placed on a dark background, this very bad news reveals why Paul is not ashamed of the very good news of the gospel.
22 Feb 2026
Unwilling to Live for Christ (Revelation 2:12–17) - Christ among the Lampstands: How God Evaluates Churches
Being willing to die for something is admirable, but what is often more difficult is living for something—day-by-day, decision-by-decision. The church at Pergamum was willing to die for Christ, but was unwilling to live for him. Its holiness was hypocritical, and the lifestyles of its were licentious. Jesus called them to repentance, and promised to be their strength and their very great reward. We see four things in the text:
1. Hypocritical Holiness (v. 14)
2. Licentious Lifestyles (vv. 14–15)
3. Repentance and Reformation (v. 16)
4. A Promise of Purity (v. 17)
In vv. 1–7, Paul emphasises his faithful gospel stewardship, a stewardship that protects the gospel. Verses 8–15 emphasise his desire for fruitful gospel partnership as a means to propagates the gospel. And in vv. 16–17 he explains his gospel confidence for proclaiming the gospel. We will study these profound verses under three headings:
1. Gospel Pride (v. 16a)
2. Gospel Power (v. 16b)
3. Gospel Provision (v. 17)
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