18: Romans 6:15-23

This podcast episode features a conversation between Pastor Clay and Meredith Beatty, a Bible teacher at Johnston Ferry. Meredith shares her personal journey, including her 29 years at the church, her family life, and her transition from music ministry to Bible teaching. She discusses her passion for studying and teaching the Bible, which was influenced by her experiences with Simeon Trust and her ongoing seminary studies at Reformed Theological Seminary.

The core of the episode focuses on Romans 6:15-23, where Paul addresses the relationship between grace and sin. Meredith and Pastor Clay delve into the meaning of Paul's use of "slave," the importance of presenting oneself as a "slave to righteousness," and the concept of union with Christ. They emphasize the balance between grace and holiness, the ongoing struggle against sin, and the transformative power of understanding one's identity in Christ. The conversation concludes with a reminder of the contrast between the wages of sin and the gift of eternal life through Jesus.

Dr. Clay Smith is the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA. JF, as it is affectionately called, is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus.