<p>Good news or bad news—what do you want first?</p><p><br></p><p>Most of us want the good news first… but what if we can’t truly receive the good news until we’re honest about the bad?</p><p><br></p><p>This week we continue our study through Romans in our new series, “A New Humanity” as we dive into Romans 2. We will be talking about a difficult, but freeing truth: religion can’t save you.</p><p><br></p><p>We can know the Bible, go to church, avoid the “big sins,” and still miss God entirely. Romans 1 talks about <em>those people</em> out there, but Romans 2 turns the mirror on <em>church people</em>—the moral, the religious, the well-behaved. The ones who look fine on the outside, but are just as broken on the inside.</p><p><br></p><p>This message isn’t about trying harder – It’s about finally being honest. About realizing God’s kindness isn’t approval, it’s an invitation. If you’re tired of pretending, tired of performing, or tired of feeling like you’re “almost” okay with God, this message is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesus didn’t come to improve religious people, but to rescue sinners. Tune into this week’s message titled, “Religion Can’t Save”.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for service online or in person every Sunday at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, &amp; 12:30pm (PST).</p><p><br></p><p>Connect to Captivate! - <a href="https://shorturl.at/nKxQu">https://shorturl.at/nKxQu</a></p><p>Download the Captivate App to Stay Connected! - <a href="https://shorturl.at/5PfXP">https://shorturl.at/5PfXP</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you want to share how God is moving in your life through this ministry, please let us know at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Decided To Follow Jesus? Sign up to receive a copy of our “I Have Decided” booklets - <a href="https://shorturl.at/GymIk">https://shorturl.at/93CHS</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get plugged in!</p><p>Next Steps - captivatesd.com/next-steps</p><p>Visit - <a href="http://captivatesd.com/visit">captivatesd.com/visit</a></p><p>Communities - <a href="http://captivatesd.com/communities">captivatesd.com/communities</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to support Captivate financially you can give online through our website by clicking here <a href="http://captivatesd.com/giving">captivatesd.com/giving</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Need prayer? Please let us know! - <a href="https://rb.gy/6bned">https://captivatesd.churchcenter.com/people/forms/597023</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Captivate Church, visit <a href="http://captivatesd.com">captivatesd.com</a> or follow us on our social media platforms below.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram - <a href="http://Instagram.com/captivatechurchsd">Instagram.com/captivatechurchsd</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="http://facebook.com/captivatesd">facebook.com/captivatesd</a></p><p>Watch More Messages: <a href="http://youtube.com/@CaptivateChurch/videos">youtube.com/@CaptivateChurch/videos</a></p>