Living Vertizontal
Living Vertizontal is a weekly podcast from The Church at Riverstone, A Fellowship of the Church of the Nazarene in Madera, CA. Living Vertizontal explores Scripture and celebrates the work of the Holy Spirit in our world.
Grace Initiates and Sustains Life in Christ (Romans 6:1-14)
In this episode, we move into Romans 6:1-14 where Paul begins to spell out in a more concrete manner, the underlying implications of the life we find in Christ. Together we discuss the amazing reality of the Holy Spirit in our lives that empowers us to live a life of obedience unto Christ.
Which Camp Will You Choose? (Romans 5:12-21)
This week, we continue on in Romans 5, looking at verses 12-21, where Paul identifies the difference we find between Adam and Christ. Together we discuss how as we allow Jesus' life to shine through us, others may come to know who He is.
Worth Our Lives (Romans 5:1-11)
In this episode we move into Romans 5:1-11, where Paul identifies the peace and hope that we have as a result of our belief in Jesus. Together we discuss how, like Jesus, we have also been called to pour out our lives for others as we live into our hope found in Christ.
Belief Beyond Reasonable Expectation (Romans 4:13-25)
Our episode this week looks at Romans 4:13-25. In this passage, Paul continues his conversation on the role of Abraham’s faith. Together we discuss the belief we are called to have in Jesus in the face of the circumstances before us.
Open to the Unexpected (Romans 4:1-12)
This episode moves into Romans 4, looking at verses 1-12. In this passage, Paul recounts Abraham’s faith to demonstrate the source of righteousness. Together we discuss our need to be open to the unexpected ways that God is choosing to work.
Faithfulness as the Cure (Romans 3:21-31)
This episode finishes out Romans 3 as we look at Romans 3:21-31, in this passage, Paul identifies where our righteousness comes from. Together, we discuss Gods radical love, which justifies us as righteous and sets us free from the Law
Cure Over Diagnosis (Romans 3:9-20)
This episode looks at Romans 3:9-20, where Paul asserts that no one is righteous. Together, we discuss the intended purpose of the law, which is to expose sin.
Windows of God’s Faithfulness (Romans 3:1-8)
Today's episode examines Romans 3:1-8. In this passage, Paul addresses God’s faithfulness. Together, we discuss our role as conduits of God’s righteousness and faithfulness to the world.
Who Is In? (Romans 2:17-29)
Today's episode looks at Romans 2:17-29. In this passage, Paul discusses the shortfall of the Jews dependence on the Law. Together, we discuss what it means to be included in the family of God.Â
Surrendering Our Desire to Judge (Romans 2:1-16)
In this episode we look at Romans 2:1-16. In this passage, Paul describes God’s righteous judgment. Together, we discuss God’s role as judge and our role as obedient followers of Christ.
