https://podcast.altarworks.org/album.png https://podcast.altarworks.org/ https://podcast.altarworks.org/ en-us Biblical Expository Teaching Troy Wagner Biblical Expository Teaching false What does it mean to put on the armor of God? In Ephesians 5–6, Paul calls believers to proclaim the gospel not only through words, but through the way we live. We carry a message of peace and reconciliation with God into a world often hostile to that message. This is why we must put on the full armor of God. In a world shaped by power and authority, the gospel calls us to something radically different: mutual submission. Through our relationships as husbands and wives, parents and children, we reveal the transforming power of Christ by following the example of Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:25–28). Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT altarworks-ephesians-preaching-the-gospel-20261101 Paul prays that the Church would receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, growing in the knowledge of God. In Ephesians 1–3, he unfolds the mystery now revealed in Christ: God's wisdom made known even to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. As people reconciled to God through Christ, we participate in that testimony by turning from sin, pursuing reconciliation, and living as a demonstration of God's wisdom. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT altarworks-ephesians-mystery-made-known-20261018 Who are the elect? What does it mean that God foreknew and predestined us? In Romans 8:28–11:36, Paul explores God's purpose, His promises, and what it means to be chosen in Christ. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT altarworks-romans-chosen-in-christ-20261011 Why do we keep doing what we don't want to do? In Romans 7–8, Paul reveals something deeper than our struggle with sin. Through the language of marriage, death, and resurrection, he describes our release from the old life and our new union with Christ. We are no longer bound to sin, but joined to the One who gives us life. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT altarworks-romans-bound-with-christ-20261004 We stand in grace because of Jesus Christ. But does grace give us permission to continue in sin? In Romans 5–6, Paul reveals that the cross does more than forgive our sins—it changes our relationship to sin. Grace is not an excuse to remain in our old life, but the foundation for living a new one. We are no longer under sin's dominion. We are under grace. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT altarworks-romans-under-grace-20260927