Come Follow Me - Romans 7-16 (part 1): The Roman Road

[@elizacragun4697]

I like that: "Our truest self is not the one talking. It's the one listening!"

[@allanlwade2963]

I like the section "All Things Working Together." I appreciate that Jared Halverson dispels popular false doctrine. Like the counterfeit "everything happens for a reason." Then "Malleable or Hardened Clay" shows we are not pre-destined but we have freedom to choose.

[@janethm4031]

My 11 year old daughter has been sick and when l asked her what she wanted to do while she laid in bed she said: l want to listen to unshaken! She has been listening to you for the past 5 days. Thank YOU bother Halverson.

[@davidspjut9365]

That is awesome😇🙏

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

What a special young lady. @janet, you must feel blessed to have her!

[@pgegamersandmore9051]

Thank you for clarifying the "everything happens for a reason". Growing up in the gospel but also with abuse, that phrase made it feel harsh that God wanted those things to happen to us. And it also made the perpetrator not seem responsible for their actions. But over many years I've come to understand that it didn't happen for a reason, but it did happen, and God can work all things together for our good. While I wouldn't wish those things to happen to anyone else, I am grateful for what I've learned and who I've become as I've turned to the Savior. Thank you so much for your lessons!

[@beverlynanihiga9118]

Aloha Brother Halverson I wrote you on the youtube last chapter Roman 1-6 (part 1) . This is Sister and Brother Higa from Kauai. We started to study with you since 2020 from the Book of Mormon, D&C, Old Testament and then New Testament. We to the KZbin on Friday for our scriptures Roman 7-16 (part 1) and could not find the lesson or unshaken... We were both going crazy trying to find you. We believed you left us. I sister Higa comb the internet and found you had your videos condensed on come follow me. So we now are doing Roman 7-16 (part 1) started yesterday 8/9/2023. You have spoiled us. We love your style of teaching, and you have instilled in the both of us the truth and we are in love with our Savior Jesus Christ. We study everyday at 3:00 pm HT. We cannot study with someone else because we can understand clearly your style of teaching. We love you and we appreciate your dedication to Heavenly Father Jesus Christ. Mahalo for your style and your humbleness is appreciated and will always stick with you all the way. We are both in our 80's we are stable and we understand and the spirit is always with us and we do feel the spirit of our Savior Jesus Christ. We love you Mahalo for all you do.... Brother & Sister Higa... Brother Higa is not a member .... But he loves the Gospel ..

[@curtiste3235]

Sending love and prayers to you, Sis and Bro Higa, as well as all our brothers and sisters in Maui, and all the islands of Hawaii.❤ You are not forgotten, and we love you! Glad you are here with us every week. Praying also for the recovery and rebuilding efforts going on after the wildfire. UTAH is heartbroken, mobilized and helping to send relief. God Bless. 💜 💜 💜

[@verdeemeralde]

1:09:15 The adversary's deception is so great that he can imitate our own voice, but it isn't who you are. 1:10:07 Our truest selves is a child of God created in His image with divine potential... the realest you is not the person talking, it's the person listening. Thank you so much for these uplifting and insightful words! 💚

[@davidspjut9365]

Brother Jared…what a caring and wise father you are…I s appreciate your loving example and wisdom. As an alcoholic now in recovery, for so many years of trying and falling back, trying and falling back…I finally just gave up, and looked at myself as the wretched man that I continued to be. Then , with the encouragement from the Lord, I began to try again. I began to seek the strength of the Lord…by praying Oh wretched man that I am, and seek not to remain so….my life began to change. From that instance I have found the Lords strength to overcome the gravity of my addiction. This strength is real, for He knows everyone of us personally…through Him and with Him…wretchedness becomes forgiveness…and a new veiw, and a new heart to be filled with Hope, and faith. Thank you for your personal reminders…to me, they are always the highlight of your lessons. We love you brother…keep up the good work❤️😇. David

[@curtiste3235]

Powerful testimony, David. Strengthens us all to read it! So proud of you, and grateful. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@skykevvers]

I understand why you say two weeks doesn’t seem like enough time for these chapters, this book. At 66 years old, a returned missionary, lifelong member, I have never come close to understanding the Book of Romans as I do now thanks to your masterful, inspired instruction. The Lord bless you and your family for your continued efforts to share your insights with us. I continue to pray for you and your family.

[@christineklamm6059]

❤❤❤

[@deborahrainford4794]

Brother Halverson, thank you so much for this lesson! This literally changed my heart in my marriage. I needed to hear this so I could love my husband all over again and so I could see the two sides of myself, the one with a hard heart and the one that can forgive and not just tolerate, but embrace what goodness he has in him! Now when I pray I feel the presence of heaven envelope me. I will listen to this podcast over and over. Your heart makes me smile!

[@curtiste3235]

Wow! So powerful. Thanks for sharing.

[@BarbaraBrown-i6q]

I remember a note I used to keep on my desk as a reminder. “If better is possible, good is not enough.” With more knowledge comes more responsibility to use that knowledge to become better. Thank you for such great insights into the teachings of Paul.

[@josephcannon3752]

Thanks so much for you commentary and homiletics. Several years ago my wife and I were invited by Os Guinness to a religious retreat with some business leaders. We were the only Latter-day Saints in the group of 15 or so couples. The speaker at the opening luncheon was the very respected evangelical philosophy professor at USC, Dallas Willard (of blessed memory). In the Q&A he was asked about heaven and the afterlife. He said he wasn’t sure, but in this life we “are in training for reigning.” One person said that sounds a little like Mormon talk. Willard responded that he didn’t know how else to interpret Romans 8:15-17.

[@misschelle55]

Oh my goodness. I just walked out of the temple and found this waiting!! It’s going to make my drive home so amazing. I have so enjoyed learning more about Paul and the beautiful doctrines he teaches.

[@howardhoward8608]

Thank you so much for helping me understand the masterful teachings of Paul . Bless you for the hours you spend on our behalf ❤

[@caz2870]

Brother Halverson. You have helped me love the scriptures so much that I yearn for more spiritual insight. Thank your wife and family for your time, dedicated to bringing us closer to the Godhead 💙

[@lesley4215]

Growing up in a very abusive home and having to clean up the mess it made. The question I ask HF, the universe is why, why me?? The scripture, all things come together for our good is the only answer that makes sense and knowing that has helped me to identify all the blessings.

[@curtiste3235]

I'm so sorry for what you went through. 💔💔💔 I'm glad you are here with us, fellow strugglers. We'll get through this together. Blessing of peace to you for all you've been through and all you are becoming. 💕🌷💕

[@Toseeyousmile]

Love, love, loved the commentary on prayer. So often my words have felt completely inadequate to express my love, gratitude, and even my sorrow and despair to Him. So much so, that at times I’ve had a difficult time praying. Now I understand that this in and of itself can be a prayer. I love the thought of sitting in those things and sharing them with Him. Not even saying a word. That to me, is more powerful than anything I have ever had an ability to put into words. Thank you!! That changes so much for me. …And that the spirit is praying for us for our needs. Wow! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t aware of that. I can’t even tell you the joy that brings my soul. And the clarification of all things working together for good to them that love God. Such a great explanation that helped to give me a better understanding. This is why I listen… all of the stories, interpersonal stories and understandings. I am beyond grateful for the love and knowledge He expresses to us through you. ❤

[@ritautupo2859]

Thank you so much bro Jared. I appreciate your teaching. I love and appreciate Paul for his courage, faith n love for the Lord Jesus Christ n I thank you for helping me understanding his (paul)teachings. I am so thankful to you n your wife n family. Your time is precious for them but you dedicate a huge part of it to help us come closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. Love you bro Jared🙏🥰💖

[@cheryll7399]

Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons and teachings of Paul. I’m learning so much! I couldn’t have done this study without your help! Thank you! 😊

[@raphaelmordo3022]

God’s grace fills our guilt gaps, but there’s not a start and stop to fill that or I should say those gap(s); and it is definitely not ‘after all we can do’. God’s grace comes before and continues on after our guilt gaps. Let us not misunderstand it doesn’t start or stop with the gap. His grace is sufficient beyond the guilt gap. His grace enables our eyes to see the need for a Savior, to have a desire, or increased desire to come unto Him and to continue to progress and improve. His grace is all encompassing from the beginning and throughout eternity. He is the vine, we are the branches and without being connected to Him we can do nothing!

[@curtiste3235]

Right on! Exactly. Keep saying it. 🌷

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

I have to add Roman's 8:31-32 just hit me to the core "spared not his own Son" oh my goodness and the way you share this brought me to tears, it hit me so much. My Savior my Redeemer I am so sorry.

[@sharoncrichton8888]

thank you so much Bro Halverson. Wow! I am beginning to understand this heavy doctrine written by Paul to the Romans. God bless you and family. Much appreciated.

[@theresaghansah9989]

Brother Jared, one of my favorite quotes is Romans 8:32 " He that spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things." This gives me an assurance when I am waiting patiently for an answer to my prayers.

[@theresaghansah9989]

" spared not "

[@noskalborg723]

Thank you so much for this. Now i know why the Protestants love the epistles so much.

[@nanetteallen5466]

Brother Halverson. Your discussion of Paul’s teaching and of grace has filled many holes. I now understand many things in a beautiful, peaceful way. I am so thankful and happy to learn from your teachings.

[@whitneylin4297]

1:28:10 (to 1:31:00) I love what you shared about the coach we have in Christ. He is patient, gives second chances, understands what it’s like to be human, etc. But that story you shared was such a perfect analogy.

[@danielschulz9304]

Great insight here, I understand why JST adds so much. I can see already I'm going to need to listen to this a couple of times. Thanks

[@ryanprice897]

Amazing Insights. Thank you for helping me understand how grace and works fit together as we work on overcoming the natural man. You helped me see The Way more clearly and have given me some peace and hope. Thank you so much. God Bless!

[@sarahwilliams6058]

Hey 👋

[@noskalborg723]

I also loved that nice part about the voices in our head and our own thoughts. Too many people identify their temptations as their own thoughts.

[@beckywright7906]

Paul was an amazing Apostle, thank you!

[@judybray7514]

My hope is shored up again. Thank you for taking of your time to teach me too. God bless us all.

[@philiphullinger1235]

My dad used to get asked if he was saved by evangelicals often. For a long time he would talk about what was meant by "saved." Towards the end of his life he just started to answer "yes" because usually what they meant by 'saved' was resurrected. We all have that free gift from the savior. However, eternal life is a different matter.

[@NBuck]

I find it interesting how common it is, even among Church members, to hear the sentiment “everything happens for a reason.” As you mention, this is the type of statement that seems like truth until you really sit down and think about it. I think one of the easiest ways to disabuse ourselves of everything happening for a reason with the perennial question “why do bad things happen to good people?” If everything happens for a reason (implying God is micromanaging every facet of everyone’s lives), then the reason behind bad things happening to good people is a hard question to answer because it paints God in such a bad light. However, recognizing bad things happen here because we live in a type of hell (we’re out of the presence of God and under the influence of Satan, after all) helps us understand bad things are going to happen to everyone. The real question is how do we react to the trials of life? Do we call upon the name of the Lord to ask for assistance, or do we curse God and die?

[@curtiste3235]

Very insightful. Everyone is at a different stage of finding those things out. It's a deep well of understanding these truths. Thanks for sharing. 💜

[@rconger24]

We cannot progress without agency. It is natural law for agency to co-exist with chaos. Mortality is a probationary period where man prepares to meet God again. The chaos / agency is a gap between the justice and mercy of God. The natural justice of God gets suspended to allow us a chance, time if you will, to repent. Jesus Christ with His Atonement stands in the gap to help us.

[@michellehansen5790]

Loved this! Thank you! I’ve never heard this stuff. It is amazing!

[@coreymcleod2899]

2:05:10 I'm a Dr. Strange fan too. One of my favorite lines from the first movie is when he replies how he became a surgeon, "years of study and practice..." (which is the way he would become a super hero). Years of study and practice is how we become like Christ.🙂

[@kristi9957]

Thank you , you have brought great understanding to me during this time in my life. Your insight and knowledge is what I needed in my life and what I was working for and prepared for. Thank you again.

[@LeilaniAnderson-v9t]

Thank you, Bro. I am learning so much through these lectures. I appreciate them more than words can say!

[@kaylenetaylor4032]

Thank you. This one hit home. I've had Wormtongue at my ear and in my head for over 40 years now. Good visual. Time to kick him to the curb. You have been the most wonderful blessing in my life. Your podcasts have helped me so much. I appreciate the time and sacrifice you make for us.

[@aliciamilne2314]

I really loved the first time you corrected the idea of everything happens for a reason to: everything works together for our good:) I’ve seen that so much! Where there is a little truth in there that’s been twisted and when you untie and unwind it , the truth is there

[@manshelper]

Thank you so much for everything ☀️

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much😍👏

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

Yep, I agree with what you said around 9:30-10:00! I've been using the scriptures and the notebooks in the gospel library app to study salvation.

[@silverfoxidm]

We all really know what we should be doing as we take initiative to DO the light we already have then things will occur more excellently (1 Cor 3.10) vs the paradox of why r we doing what we r doing based on what we already know !

[@curtiste3235]

Exactly!

[@7skheaven]

I love math! And so the integer lesson was awesome:)

[@MidnightSaint760]

3 Nephi 17 I remember as a kid struggling deeply with some internal issues and doing (what I think is normal) the open the Book of Mormon and reading whatever verse your finger is on… well I opened up to 3 Nephi 17 : 6 after reading it, in disbelief I looked to see what the chapter was about and instead of my eyes making it back to the summary I read verse 1…. I knew in that moment that God cared about me. And Jesus Christ was my Savior.

[@AnnieCowden]

This is amazing I just read Romans 8 this week and didn’t know how amazing it was so I was searching for other sources. I love all you share here I keep coming back to reference it!

[@jasonquigley2270]

When you were explaining chapter 9, I kept thinking of the parable of the marriage feast.

[@sarahwilliams6058]

Jason 👋

[@paulagraves6517]

As I read all of this before you released your video I was curious to get your feedback. I so enjoyed sitting with you and studying together but boy there are times I want to be in the same room to ask,”what about this? And how do we marry this doctrine to this one?” Finding the “ goldilocks zone” as you say, in a time when Satan is so very conniving, it is difficult to know when to defend against the Corihor types (especially when they are in your family) and when to just let them be and listen gently as they criticize the brethren and yet know Scripture well enough to try to play it against you. The spirit helps for sure but it is difficult.

[@ESPNight004]

I a gree when people say "everything happens for a reason" - however, I always add "everything happens for a reason, but not everything happens on purpose." There is a reason behind everything. That young lady found herself in the situation she did by reason of the choices she made, and the choices of people around her. The reason things happen is because of choices made, good or wrong. Then, go further. The reason we can make choices is because God gave us agency. The reason God gave us agency is that He lives us and wants us to become like Him. It works for natural disasters - the reason for a hurricane or earthquake is because a volcano, or some other natural weather pattern. That's the reason. So, what's the reason for destructive weather? Because we live in a fallen world. Why do we live in a fallen world? It goes with the reason for agency - the reason is because God wants us to learn and grow. The reason He wants us to learn and grow is because He loves us and loves us with perfect knowledge. Therefore, the ultimate reason for everything is God's love and His work to bring to pass our eternal life. Yet... not everything happens on purpose. Does God point out people and, with a zap of His finger, go "you will have a child out of marriage" zap "you will get a divorce" zap "you will loose family to war" zap "you will loose loved ones to natural disaster" zap "you will be abused"... of course not! Horrible things don't necessarily happen on purpose by God, but there are reasons why they happen - choices and consequence and a fallen world. I suppose I could put it this way - the reason you burned your hand on the stove is because you chose to touch it (or someone pushed you into because they were choosing poorly). The reason it burned is because it was hot and hot things naturally burn. Now, the purpose for which your parent turned on the stove was not to burn you, it was to make you a healthy meal, they even warned everyone it was hot. That's life. It's not a perfect metaphor, but it the best I could come up with. Saying things happen for no reason, seemes, to me, to deny responsibility for choices made. That's why I say everything happens for a reason, but not everything happens on purpose.

[@curtiste3235]

Good analogy.

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

This is going to take me forever lols

[@NydiaChaves]

Thank you for these lessons. You mentioned that you had taught your students the book of Romans by topics. Do you have those lessons? Me encanta cuando dices algunas palabras en espanol.

[@jenaleeparker7176]

Hi. Brother Halverson... Where in Revelation is the throne scripture that talks about how Jesus can share His throne with us? You mentioned it in this lesson. I want to cross reference Romans 8:17 in my scriptures w/ that verse. (I remember you teaching about that revelation verse last year, too, but I can't find it...) Thank you! I have been listening to every lesson of yours in it's entirety for 2 years, and I am so blessed by all that I am learning -- mostly that I know my Heavenly Father and Jesus so much more. I am changed for the better. I am also a much better missionary, too, because of what you teach - to love and build others where they are -- even if they are of other faiths or no faith. I have had so many amazing missionary experiences coupled with what you have taught and what I was taught by Pres. Bunnell in the Utah Orem Mission. He taught last October that every interaction we have w/ others is by divine design not coincidence. So as I interact w/ others and listen to the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost will often tell me: what questions to ask others, what topics to bring up, how I can love others or help others, or how I can in natural and normal ways testify about Jesus Christ or other gospel principles. When I follow the Holy Ghost in my interactions with others who cross my path by divine design each day -- I have had so many beautiful missionary experiences this past year. Thank you for teaching me how to love, share, and invite so I can do Jesus' daily ministry mission He gives me each day. :)

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

Question: what is the difference between faith and hope then?

[@dianebilyeu831]

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[@maryjones6863]

Two Jacobs!! 😂💕

[@johnhorning209]

This is a random thought, but I'm trying to remember the words you substituted for "enduring to the end" a few weeks ago. I thought it was much better. Can you remind me?

[@sarahwilliams6058]

John 👋

[@RegardingThePlan]

Potter Jeremiah 18:1-10 is helpful.

[@lorrainegray6640]

I'm mixed up now. Are we children of God or just something out there that are adopted?

[@Alice-vc1cs]

Children of God in our pre-mortal life; fallen natural man adopted into the family of God while in our turn on earth by our belief/faith and choices. Hope this helps.

[@RANDYOVERCASH-oq5or]

The way is leave the gate open for the punishment ordeliverance of God if they obey and have faith understand knowledge and know the power on the other side that is the redeemed purpose of Jesus rise again. By the very pure in heart recreated by God in the new kingdom of Zion. His redemption road. Of redeemed who say so apostles to the disciples. Of old Zion serpentinrson black Rob e of wicked doers. Oh when we the saints his. Apostlic saints pure in heart puritans spirit of America. Who were rebore white heart foundated myriad saints. Who obeyed Christ doingods will for them who do no wicked !

[@RANDYOVERCASH-oq5or]

A miracle worker in the new house of his presence is miracle house after exams a house of prayer and laying on hands right hands in sick as God heals through them which is his miracle house and Christ Jesus poweramong men

[@Lee21923]

It also can be we chose our trials before we came here, her pregnancy probably was one of her tests!

[@sarahwilliams6058]

Lee 👋

[@lindajackson3341]

You love yourself to much ch watch your 🙌

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

So this 'Freed from the Law' has nothing to do with marriage, marriage? However the Law of Moses and Christ adding to the Commandments? Don't judge me lols trying to understand be I am doomed 2 failed marriages I will never measure up 😢

[@curtiste3235]

No judgement here... just love and prayers.💙🙏🩵 I'm so sorry for your pain and loss. That would be very difficult. I lost my first husband to suicide so I understand the feeling of'failure'. The only choice we have now is to fall apart or move forward. And we make that choice every day. We can not change the past, but we can seize the present and make a new future with God's help. I don't know if I'll remarry in this life but I can choose to follow the Savior and know he knows what's best for me. Several of my best friends have been married more than twice. They are amazing people who inspire me and make a huge difference in my life. I value them beyond words. They, like you, have many of the same doubts about themselves. We talk about it often. It's still a struggle but together we are stronger and wiser. We remind each other that all we can do, is all we can do. (There's a good book by that title, btw 😊) And the rest is not in our control. Remember that the counsel & instruction given in these classes is general, not specific. The scriptures are to be taken in the context of all other canonized scripture, prophetic revelation, and under inspiration of the Holy Ghost. If this is unhelpful, toss it out and know my heart was in the right place even if I'm off base. 💜💜💜 Blessing to you.

[@natedog1220]

The irony to be saved by Grace is that you actually have to consider Christ, faith in him, and believe in the atonement. You have to put effort in or in other words WORK! LOL

[@lizlambert]

I hope you're talking about the difference between men and women when you talk about gender differences brother; there are only two, also there is only one race. I almost didn't want to listen - first time ever Please don't get woke

[@pagevpetty]

7:52 The way your hands change right here is quite telling. I hope you weren't one of those chair pushing, scripture screaming psychos 😆