How does being called to be a Saint change your thoughts and behaviors? Dr. Joshua Matson examines how Jewish Christians and non-Jewish Christians learn to become one people in Jesus and explores grace, works, and mercy.

00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joshua Matson
01:40 Introduction of Dr. Joshua Matson
04:40 Background to today’s lesson
06:45 Emphasizing the good
08:01 Mapping Paul’s journey and what’s next
10:42 Paul carrying contributions for years
12:30 Marriage analogy
14:14 The gospel spreads quickly
16:30 Paul gives two introductions and reasons for writing
17:18 First introduction and call to be Chrisitlike
19:14 Grace and loving kindness
21:46 Salutations and thanksgiving
22:18 What to do with these teachings
22:57 Romans 7 and Jewish law
27:34 Romans 7:8 and love
31:00 The law of Moses
32:32 What should worship look like?
35:15 Jesus elevates our focus
37:04 The Book of Mormon and the law of Moses
38:33 Paul mentions something personal
41:13 Who will be redeemed from physical and spiritual death?
45:06 Paul before and after Jesus
47:08 Where to locate additional Joseph Smith Translation (JST)
49:18 Writing is a difficult medium
50:01 The Spirit empowers our lives
53:31 Sister Nelson on love and marriage
56:09 The Spirit’s direction
59:17 Being spiritually minded
1:02:08 Christian’s true identity
1:06:02 End of Part 1–Dr. Joshua Matson

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