What Advantage Is There?

May 10, 2026    Zach Terry

What Advantage Is There? | Romans 2:25–3:4


What advantage is there in being raised in a Christian home? What profit is there in having a praying mother? In Romans 3, the Apostle Paul answers with stunning clarity: “Much in every way.”


In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Zach Terry explores the immeasurable privilege of being entrusted with the Word of God. While salvation does not come through heritage, tradition, or religious activity alone, there is tremendous spiritual advantage in growing up under the sound of Scripture and the influence of a faithful Christian mother.

This sermon is both a theological reflection on Romans 2–3 and a heartfelt encouragement to mothers who faithfully plant the truth of God’s Word into the hearts of their children — often without seeing immediate results.


In this message, we cover:

-Why religious heritage alone cannot save

-The true meaning of circumcision and heart transformation

-What Paul meant by the “advantage” of the Jewish people

-Why the Word of God is the greatest privilege any family can possess

-The eternal impact of praying, Scripture-saturated mothers

-Examples of faithful mothers like Eunice, Lois, Hannah, Monica, and Susanna Wesley

-The danger of raising children in a spiritual famine

-Why God’s Word never returns void


Whether you are a mother, the child of a faithful mother, or someone still searching for truth, this message is a reminder that there is no greater treasure than being entrusted with the oracles of God.


Watch now and be encouraged by the lasting power of God’s Word in the home.