Send a text

Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison resume Season 18, noting upcoming travel breaks, and finish Romans chapter 2 by reading verses 17–29 from the Revised Standard Version to capture Paul’s deliberate word choices. They discuss Paul’s harsh critique of Jewish Christians who rely on the law and circumcision as marks of superiority while failing their responsibility to teach Gentiles, citing Isaiah 42 and 52 to show Israel was meant to be a light to the nations and that God’s name is blasphemed when they fail. They explain Paul’s diatribe against hypocrisy and his argument that outward circumcision is meaningless without obedience, using a wedding ring analogy, and conclude that true Jewishness and “circumcision” are inward matters of the heart, ending with Paul’s pun linking “praise” to Judah/Jew. Next episode covers Romans 3:1–8.

NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser

Find us at www.pondergmc.org.

Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com

Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.

Cover Art: Joe Wagner

Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

Send a text

In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison delve into the second chapter of Romans, focusing on verses 1 through 16. They discuss how Paul addresses both Jewish and Gentile Christians, emphasizing that God's judgment is impartial and based on one's behavior rather than lineage or knowledge of the law. They also clarify the difference between judgment of behavior and judgment for salvation, highlighting key scriptural passages. The episode concludes by stressing the importance of unity in the church and the need to love and support all members of the Christian community.

Schedule update: Due to Ash Wednesday, episode 5 will be delayed one week

NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser

Find us at www.pondergmc.org.

Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com

Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.

Cover Art: Joe Wagner

Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

Send a text

In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison delve into Romans 1:18-32, discussing God's anger and the consequences He allows for those who reject Him. They explore different translations, the concept of God's wrath versus His justice, and the natural revelation of God in creation. They also address the consequences of idolatry, immorality, and various sins listed by Paul, emphasizing God's active choice to let people face the repercussions of their actions when they turn away from Him.

NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser

Find us at www.pondergmc.org.

Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com

Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.

Cover Art: Joe Wagner

Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock