Sometimes it can feel like our faith is a fight – that following Jesus has to be defended. History shows that there has always been tension between faiths and worldviews; perhaps that’s because we don’t fully understand what God is doing in the world. As we begin this new series – and for some, as you seriously consider the Christian faith for the first time – we should keep 3 questions in mind: “Is it true?”, “Do I want it to be true?”, and “What would my life look like if this (Christianity) were my truth?”

‍We’re in Romans chapter 8 one more time this week. Writing to a small band of Christians in the city of Rome who were feeling the growing persecution of the Emperor Nero, the Apostle Paul sends a long letter of theology and encouragement, what we now call the book of Romans. It’s hard reading in places, and very deep – but chapter 8 is a beautiful master class in confidence – the confidence of those who are “in Christ” and know that they are eternally loved by God.

It’s Baptism Sunday! Always a joyful day – and what brings us joy as we watch others profess their faith in Jesus Christ is exactly what Paul has been talking about as we’ve looked at Romans 8: the ultimate security we find in Christ. Because we all struggle with insecurity; but the security and confidence we find in Christ comes from one truth: God is for us – and he proved it through Jesus.