Doug’s Coffee Break

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we delve into Paul's insights on the believer's struggle with sin. Paul highlights that while the Law is spiritual, humans are naturally unspiritual and struggle with sin. He shares his ongoing battle with sin as a Christian, showing that even believers face the persistent influence of sin. Join us to explore the reality of this inner conflict and its impact on personal sanctification.

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we explore Paul's clarification on the relationship between sin and the Law. He explains that while the Law is good, it is sin that brings death by using the commandments. Paul emphasizes that the Law reveals the true nature of sin, showing its deep opposition to God. Tune in to understand how Paul dismantles misunderstandings about the Law and highlights the pervasive nature of sin.

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we dive into Paul's reflections on his personal struggle with sin and the Law. He shares how becoming aware of the commandment "Do not covet" activated the sin within him, leading to spiritual death. Paul emphasizes that the Law is holy and good, revealing our sinfulness and need for grace. Join us to uncover how Paul's personal journey sheds light on the deeper purpose of God's commandments.

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we explore Paul's teaching on whether the Law is sinful. Paul clarifies that the Law is not sinful; instead, it reveals and stimulates sin within us. He shares his personal experience to explain how the Law makes us aware of our sinful nature and desires. Join us to understand how the Law plays a crucial role in our spiritual journey.

In this episode of the Coffee Break, we delve into Paul's teaching on how believers are no longer bound by the Law. Using the analogy of marriage, Paul explains how, through Christ’s death, believers have "died" to the Law and are now free to belong to Christ. We'll explore how this freedom allows us to serve God in a new, Spirit-led way, bearing spiritual fruit instead of being controlled by sinful desires.

Join us on the Coffee Break as we dive into Romans 7:1-6 and Paul's analogy of marriage to explain how believers are no longer bound by the Law. Learn how, just as a widow is free to remarry without guilt after her husband's death, believers are freed from the Law through Christ's death and can now live a new life dedicated to God. Discover the impact of this freedom and how it transforms our spiritual journey, allowing us to serve God in a new, Spirit-led way.

Join us as we delve into Romans 8:19-21, where Paul describes the deep connection between humanity and the physical world. We explore how Creation itself eagerly awaits the revelation of God's children and the future restoration that will free it from decay. Learn how this anticipation ties into God’s broader plan of salvation, culminating in a renewed heaven and earth.

Join us on the Coffee Break as we dive into Paul's teachings on the contrast between being a slave to sin and a slave to righteousness. We’ll discuss how, before knowing Christ, people are bound to sin and its destructive outcomes. But through the gospel, believers are set free and called to live in holiness and righteousness. Discover the ultimate consequences of sin and the incredible gift of eternal life through Jesus.

In this episode of Coffee Break, we celebrate the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of believers. We'll discuss how accepting the gospel frees us from being slaves to sin and makes us slaves to righteousness. Learn about the importance of living out this new position in our daily lives and why returning to sin contradicts God's plan.

Join us on this episode of Coffee Break as we unpack Paul's powerful message about living under grace. We'll discuss why occasional sinning isn't an option for believers and how serving God leads to righteousness and eternal life. Discover the clear choice between serving sin or serving obedience to God and how it shapes our spiritual journey.