The Road Most Traveled
This lesson continues Paul’s detailed indictment of humanity’s moral and spiritual decay in Romans 1. In verses 28–32, Paul explains that because mankind has rejected God’s truth and chosen not to acknowledge Him, God has "given them over" to a debased mind. This means people not only do what is sinful, but they also actively approve and celebrate such behavior. Paul lists over 20 specific sins—such as envy, murder, strife, deceit, gossip, slander, arrogance, and disobedience to parents—to emphasize that the effects of a depraved mind touch every part of life. These sins are not just personal flaws; they reflect a society that suppresses truth and celebrates rebellion against God. The lesson highlights a sobering truth: people are not only doing what is wrong, but they’re also endorsing and encouraging others to do the same. Paul’s point is not simply to condemn the world but to reveal how desperately all humanity needs the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a call for humility and repentance before a holy God.
Seasonings for the Tongue
In this lesson, the Apostle Paul presents a devastating list of sins that reflect the moral collapse of those who have rejected God. These verses outline the characteristics of a culture and individual lives that have been given over to depravity. Paul catalogs twenty-one distinct sins, including envy, murder, deceit, gossip, pride, disobedience to parents, and lack of love or mercy. These are not isolated acts but evidence of a corrupt heart and mind—proof that humanity, when left to itself, becomes enslaved to sin. The point is not merely to condemn others but to underscore the universal need for the gospel. Paul’s intent is to hold up a mirror to the human heart and show why God’s wrath is justified and His grace is necessary.
The Venom Within Us All
This lesson continues the exposition of Romans 1, focusing on the consequences of humanity's rebellion against God. Paul emphasizes that when people suppress the truth of God, He gives them over to their sinful desires, resulting in moral and relational corruption. Specifically, Paul outlines how dishonoring God leads to dishonoring oneself and others. The passage describes how idolatry leads to increasingly unnatural and destructive behaviors, culminating in a culture that celebrates sin rather than repents of it. Paul lists a wide range of sins—social, relational, and personal—to show the total depravity of mankind apart from God. The lesson concludes with a sobering reminder that not only do people practice such things, but they also approve of others who do them, revealing a hardened and collective rejection of God's truth. This study underscores humanity’s desperate need for the gospel and the righteousness that comes by faith.
The Prodigal People
This lesson focuses on the final stage of humanity’s moral and spiritual decline as described in Romans 1:28–32. When people persist in rejecting God, He eventually gives them over to a “debased mind,” meaning their thoughts become morally corrupt and distorted. The passage lists over 20 examples of this depravity, including envy, murder, deceit, arrogance, disobedience to parents, and lack of mercy. Paul emphasizes that this list is not exhaustive but representative of the kinds of behaviors that flourish when God's truth is rejected. The lesson warns that even approving or celebrating such sins is evidence of a hardened heart. Ultimately, it challenges believers to examine their own lives, remain sensitive to sin, and pursue a mind renewed by God’s truth.
Anything but Godly… Anyone but God
Romans 3:10–12 offers a brutal but necessary truth: no one is righteous, no one understands, and no one seeks after God. In this episode, Stephen Davey continues unfolding Paul’s list of fourteen indictments against humanity, focusing on three devastating facts: our total depravity, our spiritual blindness, and our instinct to run from God rather than toward Him.
The Guilt of Mankind vs. The Glory of God
What if everything you believed about yourself was wrong? What if your spiritual “scoreboard” showed defeat, even though you thought you were winning? In this episode, Stephen Davey explores Romans 3:10–12 to show that no one—not one person—is righteous in themselves. These verses open a series of 14 indictments against humanity, all building to a single, stunning conclusion: every person is guilty before God.
Sins In The Name of God
Can a person justify sin if it brings about something good? Can God be blamed for judgment if His truth is revealed through our failure? In this powerful lesson from Romans 3:3–9, Stephen Davey addresses three objections people often raise against God’s justice—and shows why every one of them collapses under the weight of truth. Paul warns that God doesn’t overlook guilt just because someone claims a special heritage or spiritual status. Whether Jew or Gentile, every person stands guilty before God and in need of His grace.
The Breath of God
What makes the Bible different from every other book? Why do Christians say it’s inspired—and how can we trust that claim? In today’s lesson, Stephen Davey explains why the Bible is not just a religious text but the very breath of God. You’ll discover how Scripture was written, how the canon was formed, and why we’re not missing any part of God’s message. From historical evidence to fulfilled prophecy, the Bible testifies to its own divine origin—and to your daily need for it. If you’re tempted to treat the Bible as optional or outdated, this study will remind you why it’s essential for your life, your growth, and your obedience. The Bible isn’t just worth believing—it’s worth following. This is the sacred breath of God.
The Sacred Book
Have you ever wondered how we got the Bible—or why we trust it? Can we be sure it’s true, or are we just hoping it is? In today’s lesson, Stephen Davey continues exploring the advantage God gave the Jewish people: the sacred stewardship of His written Word. The Bible is not a mix of fables and truth. It’s not evolving with the times. It’s not open for updates. It is the final, inspired, unchanging revelation from God. And if you’re trusting it, you’re standing on solid ground. If you’ve ever been told you need “more” than Scripture to know God’s will, stay tuned—this lesson will show you how God’s Word is enough. You’re about to discover why the Bible is not only trustworthy—but essential.
The Advantage of Being Jewish
What advantage did the Jewish people have? That’s the question Paul anticipates in Romans 3. And the answer might surprise you. Although being Jewish didn’t guarantee salvation, it carried a profound privilege: they were entrusted with the oracles of God. In this episode, Stephen Davey begins a two-part series on how we got our Bible and why we know it’s true. He explores what it meant for Israel to be the steward of divine revelation, how God entrusted Scripture to the Jewish people, and why this matters today.