Creekside Bible Church Pastors Jonathan Grellas and Stan Patterson

Text: Romans 10:14-17.

In these verses, Paul addresses the question: how does anyone come to have a genuine, saving faith? and he lists several necessary conditions - a human "chain of responsibility" - upon which the individual is utterly dependent. But even when all the right links are joined together, is that any guarantee he will believe? Or is something else required? Join us this week as we consider the the necessary elements for genuine faith, the shocking reality of unbelief, and the one element above all others which is sufficient for faith.

Text: Romans 10:13.

This week we're considering a verse which has been called the apex and center of Romans 9-11. What does it mean to "call upon the Lord"? Is it the same as believing on Him, or is there another dimension to calling? Given that calling on Him is linked directly with our salvation, it's crucial we understand what this means, and there are at least 3 senses in which the Scripture speaks of calling on the Lord. Join us and deepen your faith as the Word of God declares the glory of God in Jesus Christ!

Text: Romans 10:11-13.

What does the Apostle Paul mean that there is no "distinction" between Jew or Gentile and why is that important for the Church to understand? And how does that relate to the Lord who is "rich" to all who call upon Him? How is God rich toward us? Join us this week as we learn about our glorious privileges in Christ and why all true Christians call upon the Lord Jesus.

Text: Romans 10:11.

In verse 11, the Apostle Paul proves that God's way of salvation - by faith and not by works - has always been the way of salvation throughout the Bible. It is an open invitation with a divine concentration which makes a proven proclamation. Join us this week to hear the way of salvation and be encouraged as you hear the divine promise: "whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."

Text: Romans 10:8-10.

In this section of Romans 10, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "word of faith." What is that exactly? There has been much confusion in contemporary Christianity related to the Word of Faith movement. Is that what Paul is describing or is this something else? Join us this week as we study the word of faith and how it works biblically.

Text: Romans 10:5-9.

There is a kind of righteousness that Moses writes about which pronounces a curse on sinners, and there is a kind of righteousness that speaks to the heart which gives life. What is this righteousness that "speaks"? How does it speak and what is its critical message? Must we ascend to the heights and descend to the depths to find salvation or has God done something for us to bring salvation near? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart." Join us this week as we learn how the righteousness of faith speaks.