Verse By Verse with Christopher Piccirillo Christopher Piccirillo

Throughout his letters, Paul refers to the Christian life as a battle, a race, a living sacrifice.  Through such analogies he shows us that the Christian life is one of trials and pressure; it is not easy, and unlike those classic Lone Ranger TV episodes back in the day, this mission cannot be done alone.  We need brothers and sisters in Christ who can come along side us when we are weak and help us run the race God has called us to.  Come join us as we wrap up Romans verse-by-verse ...

If my friends and I follow Christ, why is it that we often have different opinions on various controversial issues?  If we have the same Spirit within us, why don't we all agree on all things?  In these verses, Paul explains how the body of believers is made up of many different people with different opinions on secondary issues, but that what joins us together is not uniformity in all of our opinions, but a commitment to Jesus that is greater than our differences.  Come join us as we go verse-by-verse ...

The question of how individuals should relate to the government has always been a hot-button topic, and in such a polarized political time, this question is just as relevant.  How should we as Christ-followers relate to our government?  How should we as Christ-followers relate to a government when it can be cruel and unjust?  Join us, as we answer these questions verse-by-verse ...

"What is God's will for my life?" This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions of the Christian life. In Romans 12, Paul shows us that God's will is usually less of a mysterious road map of decisions to decipher and more of a person that we are being transformed into. Join us as we go verse by verse ...

*My thinking on this passage has been largely informed by Pastor JD Greear and his sermon series on Romans.

Why did many Jews of Jesus' day not follow Him? In Romans 11, Paul gives us a glimpse into the wonderful salvation plan of God, fueled by grace alone. Join us, as we go verse-by-verse ...

The testimony in this podcast is by Jonathan Bernis and is included here courtesy of One for Israel. Check out their website and YouTube channel for more inspiring testimonies.

In this chapter, Paul gives us an example of what a false, counterfeit faith looks like, and how tiring it can be. He then goes on to show us that a true, saving faith is not about what we can do. Instead, the follower of Christ can find true rest knowing that salvation is not about searching for Christ, it's about realizing He comes searching for each of us. And now we can join Him in His mission of meeting people where they are at.