Message: Romans 1:1-7 “Belonging before Doing” 

In a world that relentlessly defines us by what we produce, earn, or achieve , the pressure to perform—especially during the holidays—can be exhausting. This week, we weave together the dramatic announcement of Matthew 1 with the deep theology of Romans 1 to discover a counter-cultural truth: in the Upside-Down Kingdom, love is our identity before it is ever our action. Join us for “Belonging Before Doing,” where we will explore how Paul’s opening words to the Romans offer the ultimate release from hustle culture by reminding us that we do not achieve our status as God’s beloved; we simply receive it.