Grass is green, the sky is blue, and there are still only two genders. Somebody please tell that to my hospital!

In this sermon and group discussion, we study Romans 4 and Paul’s teaching on Abraham, faith, and righteousness. We walk through how Abraham was counted righteous by faith (not by works), what it means for righteousness to be credited by grace, and why God’s promise is sure for both Jews and Gentiles. The conversation also explores related passages (including Psalms 32, Genesis, and more), the difference between God’s righteousness, law-based righteousness, and the righteousness of Christ, and practical reflections on trust in God’s promises while we wait. Scripture focus: Romans 4

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he song in the background is “I’m Waiting” by Kerry Alexander—a song about anticipating the return of the Messiah.

In Jeremiah 29, God told the exiles in Babylon to build lives: marry, have children, plant gardens, and seek the peace of the city—not to withdraw or stir rebellion. That same wisdom applies today: while we wait for Yeshua’s return (we have signs, not times), we’re called to live faithfully, be productive, and represent God well in the world.

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Why did mainstream Christianity adopt doctrines that conflict with the Bible? In this short, I share my journey after leaving Catholicism—examining the 300s church councils, how authority was claimed, and why changing the Sabbath matters. The New Testament model was simple: follow Yeshua, walk out Torah as He did, and test everything by Scripture. If you’re seeking authentic, first-century faith, this is for you. Like, share, subscribe, and comment—Shalom.

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Testimonials from some of our congregation and what a first century Christian fellowship looks like!

In this Bible study through Romans 2:17–3, we follow Paul’s argument that religious identity and outward signs can’t justify anyone—God looks at the heart. The Law exposes sin and stops every mouth, but God’s righteousness is revealed through faith in Jesus the Messiah.

• Romans 2:17–29: teaching others vs teaching yourself; circumcision of the heart

• Romans 3:1–8: God’s faithfulness, human unbelief, and “let us do evil that good may come”

• Why God’s wrath and justice matter

• Romans 3:9–20: “none righteous” and how the Law defines sin

• Romans 3:21–26: justification by grace, faith in Jesus, and propitiation (mercy seat / atoning sacrifice)

• Cross-references mentioned: Psalms, Isaiah, Proverbs, Matthew 5:17, Revelation 14:12, Numbers 15

If this study helped you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone walking through Romans.

Why I left Catholicism after years of study. In this short, I explain the core issue that changed everything for me—church authority, apostolic succession, the magisterium, and what it means to disagree with Catholic doctrine. If you’ve wrestled with faith, tradition, and who has the authority to define belief, this is my story and reasoning.

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Many people think the Book of Enoch contains suppressed, pre-flood “secret knowledge.” But historically, Enoch is Second Temple Jewish literature, commonly dated roughly 200 BC–100 AD—not something written before the flood or “carried through” ancient times.In this short, I explain the timeline, why we don’t have pre-flood literature, and how Enoch was transmitted through Aramaic/Greek traditions. If you’re studying Bible history, canon, and extra-biblical texts, this is essential context before treating Enoch as Scripture. Watch Part 1 (first short) for the simple starting point, then come back to this one. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CPLiNhg55MbLDQL8fINk3?si=euMdQxmRQTuv2gqII4TmSQ