268 - Mill Pond, Vol Lager, Romans 5:1-6

In this episode we unpack Paul’s big idea that Christian hope isn’t a wish—it’s Spirit-wrought assurance anchored in God’s promises. We contrast the world’s “maybe” hope with the New Testament’s anchor-hope, then trace Paul’s chain of grace: tribulation produces perseverance, perseverance forges character, and character yields a hope that will never put us to shame. We look at how God’s love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, giving us confidence to rejoice even in suffering. Finally, we explore the “when” of the atonement—Christ died for the ungodly precisely when we were without strength, and He did so in real history at the Father’s appointed time. Pastoral takeaways: rehearse truth when waves hit, bring afflictions to God in prayer, and let the cross reshape how you treat those who wrong you.

Beer review:

Mill Pond from Oyster City Brewing

Vol Lager from Yee-Haw Brewing,