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Living Faith St. Louis (LFSTL) is a new church plant in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on teaching the Bible through clear, expository preaching. This podcast is the primary audio feed for LFSTL and features weekly sermons from Pastor Blade Sbisa. Messages walk through Scripture passage by passage, explaining the text in its context and applying it to daily life. Occasional guest speakers and special teaching series will also appear on this feed.

  1. 8월 17일

    The Book of Romans: "the gospel of God" (1:1-7)

    Paul: A Sent One — An Apostle | Romans 1:1–7 In Romans 1:1–7, Paul introduces himself as “a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” Before Paul begins unfolding the great doctrines of the book of Romans, he establishes the identity, calling, message, and purpose of the man through whom God revealed this gospel. This message walks through Romans 1:1–7 using five foundational truths about the Gospel of God: The Promise, The Person, The Power, The Proclamation, and The Peace. We begin with THE PROMISE of the Gospel of God—a gospel that was “promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures.” The gospel of God was not disconnected from the Old Testament Scriptures. The Scriptures testified of Christ, and the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ were witnessed beforehand through prophecy, types, and shadows. Yet the truth contained in those Scriptures was not fully understood until God revealed it. We examine the distinction between what was prophesied and what was understood, and why it is essential to allow the Bible to define the word “gospel” according to its context. From there, we consider THE PERSON of the Gospel of God—“his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” Jesus Christ is both the eternal Son of God and the promised Seed of David, made according to the flesh. Romans 1:3 establishes the humanity of Christ without diminishing His deity: the One who is eternally the Son was made of the seed of David according to the flesh. Then we examine THE POWER of the Gospel. Jesus Christ was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. The resurrection demonstrates who Christ is and establishes the power of the gospel to bring salvation to those who believe. As Paul later declares, “it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” The message then moves to THE PROCLAMATION of the Gospel of God. Paul received “grace and apostleship” for the obedience of faith among all nations. His ministry was uniquely connected with taking the message of God’s grace to the Gentiles. We examine the scope of this proclamation, the calling of believers, and the significance of Paul’s apostleship and ministry. Finally, we come to THE PEACE of the Gospel of God—“Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” The grace of God produces peace with God. Through justification by faith, the believer is no longer God’s enemy but has peace with Him, reconciliation through Christ, and deliverance from the wrath to come. Romans 1:1–7 therefore gives us a powerful foundation for understanding the Gospel of God: promised in the Scriptures, centered in the Person of Jesus Christ, empowered through His resurrection, proclaimed among all nations, and resulting in peace with God. 📖 Romans 1:1–7 🎙️ Pastor Blade Sbisa — Living Faith Saint Louis 🌐 LFSTL.church Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  2. 8월 10일

    The Book of Romans: An Apostle (1:1cd)

    In Romans 1:1, Paul introduces himself as “a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” Before Paul ever begins explaining the great doctrines of Romans, the Holy Spirit establishes the identity, calling, and authority of the man through whom this message was given. In this message, we take a closer look at Paul as a saved man, a servant of Jesus Christ, a sent one, and one separated unto the gospel of God. What does the word “apostle” mean? How is Paul’s apostleship different from the Twelve? Why is it important to understand that Paul was not one of the Twelve, yet was still a legitimate apostle called directly by the risen Christ? And what does Paul mean when he describes himself as being “born out of due time”? We examine Paul’s unique apostleship, his specific ministry toward the Gentiles, and the revelation of the mystery committed to him. We also consider what it means that Paul was separated FROM something and separated UNTO something—and how that principle applies to the believer today. Paul’s apostleship was unique, his message was given by revelation, and his ministry was specifically connected to God’s purpose for the Gentiles. Understanding these distinctions helps us see the harmony of God’s Word rather than treating biblical differences as contradictions. By the end of Romans 1:1, Paul has been established as saved, servant, sent, and separated—the foundation for understanding the doctrinal exposition that follows throughout the book of Romans. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  3. 7월 19일

    The Book of Romans: Introduction & Context (Part 2)

    In this message from Romans 1:1, we begin our study by considering the remarkable nature of God's preserved Word and its power to establish believers in the faith. After tracing the historical flow of Scripture—from Israel's history in the Old Testament, through the Gospels and Acts, to God's calling of the Apostle Paul—we see why Romans occupies such a foundational place in the New Testament. Though not the first epistle Paul wrote, Romans is the first church epistle God places before us because it lays the doctrinal groundwork upon which the Christian life is built. This message also explores the purpose and structure of Romans, emphasizing how the book establishes believers in the doctrines of justification, sanctification, God's present dispensation of grace, and practical Christian living. Along the way, we examine God's intentional order of the church epistles, the biblical pattern of spiritual growth through doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, and Paul's calling as "a servant of Jesus Christ." As we begin this verse-by-verse journey through Romans, we are reminded that God's desire is not merely that we possess truth, but that we be established, matured, and equipped to faithfully serve Christ and build up His body. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  4. 7월 12일

    The Book of Romans: Introduction & Context (Part 1)

    The book of Romans has rightly been called the foundational epistle of the Christian faith. Before we can understand its doctrine, however, we must first establish the importance of biblical context. While all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for our instruction, faithful Bible study requires that we ask who God is speaking to, when He is speaking, and how each passage fits within His unfolding plan. Rather than forcing every verse to apply in the same way, believers are called to rightly divide the Word of Truth and interpret Scripture according to its intended audience and purpose. In this introductory message, we explore the unique place of Paul's nine church epistles and why Romans stands first among them. As the doctrinal foundation for the Church, Romans establishes the truths upon which the rest of the New Testament builds. We also examine the book's threefold structure—doctrinal, dispensational, and devotional—and its central theme: the righteousness of God revealed through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Finally, we consider the distinct revelation entrusted to the Apostle Paul concerning the mystery of the Church, God's eternal purpose, and the dispensation of grace. As we begin this verse-by-verse study through Romans, this message provides the biblical framework necessary to understand the epistle in its proper context and to appreciate the remarkable calling God has given His Church in His eternal plan. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

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Living Faith St. Louis (LFSTL) is a new church plant in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on teaching the Bible through clear, expository preaching. This podcast is the primary audio feed for LFSTL and features weekly sermons from Pastor Blade Sbisa. Messages walk through Scripture passage by passage, explaining the text in its context and applying it to daily life. Occasional guest speakers and special teaching series will also appear on this feed.