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Oct 1, 2023
Zeal Is Not Enough
Series: The Book of Romans
In Chapter 10 of Romans, Paul continues to press on about salvation and true saving faith and that simply having zeal or sincerity alone for religion or even for God doesn't equate to salvation. The Jews had the things of God all around them but sought their own righteousness by trying to keep the law, adding to it, or lowering that standard, rather than being humbled by it and looking to Christ, who kept it perfectly. As Christians, when we live for God, we don't do it to gain favor or earn salvation but because of the gift we've already been given in Christ.
Scripture: Hosea 4:1-9, Romans 10:1-6
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- Oct 1, 2023Zeal Is Not Enough
Oct 1, 2023Zeal Is Not EnoughSeries: The Book of RomansIn Chapter 10 of Romans, Paul continues to press on about salvation and true saving faith and that simply having zeal or sincerity alone for religion or even for God doesn't equate to salvation. The Jews had the things of God all around them but sought their own righteousness by trying to keep the law, adding to it, or lowering that standard, rather than being humbled by it and looking to Christ, who kept it perfectly. As Christians, when we live for God, we don't do it to gain favor or earn salvation but because of the gift we've already been given in Christ.Scripture: Hosea 4:1-9, Romans 10:1-6
- Sep 24, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 5)
Sep 24, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 5)Series: The Book of RomansIn conclusion to the 5 part mini-series on God’s sovereign election in the salvation of his people, we are reminded that all people are sinners who, apart from God’s grace, cannot seek after God due to their nature. This is why we see those we would never expect come to Christ and those we would otherwise expect, ultimately miss and reject God.Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-20, Romans 9:13-33
- Sep 17, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 4)
Sep 17, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 4)Series: The Book of RomansAs he continues through the subject of God's sovereignty, Paul anticipates the question of one's free will and doubles down on the authority of God in all areas, including this. While we can have very sincere questions if we're hoping to gain greater understanding, we must remember that all of our actions are tainted by sin due to our fallen nature, and absent God's grace, we are all vessels of destruction, which are used to show his power and to make known the riches of his gloryScripture: Job 40:1-15, Romnans 9:19-24
- Sep 3, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 3)
Sep 3, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 3)Series: The Book of RomansIn part 3 of this section on God's sovereign election of his people, Paul impresses upon us what it means for God to "harden" someone, which is simply an act of his leaving someone to their own way. It can be an act of judgment, to show us how sinful we truly are or to accomplish his will and purposes.Scripture: Exodus 7:1-13, Romans 9:16-18
- Aug 27, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 2)
Aug 27, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 2)Series: The Book of RomansThere are two major categories of objections to the reality of God's sovereign election in salvation, fairness and personal freedom, that Paul anticipates and addresses as we wrestle with this challenging doctrine. Just as a governor, who has the authority and prerogative, can pardon the convicted, so too does God in choosing to show mercy on some and not others. This is not based on anything that we do but is the free gift of mercy shown to convicted and underserved sinners.Scripture: Exodus 33:1-6, 12-19, Romans 9:1-16
- Aug 20, 2023God’s Sovereign Election
Aug 20, 2023God’s Sovereign ElectionSeries: The Book of RomansWhile a sometimes difficult doctrine, all of scripture shows us that God is sovereign over the salvation of those whom he chooses for the purpose of carrying out his plans and decrees. It's God's gift of election that determines our faith, and for those in Christ, this gives us great assurance of our faith. Far from being blind, true faith is trust with all of the knowledge that he's revealed to us.Scripture: Psalm 135, Romans 9:1-13
- Aug 13, 2023Always Preach. Never Presume
Aug 13, 2023Always Preach. Never PresumeSeries: The Book of RomansWhile God is always sovereign in the salvation of his people, this fact does not negate our responsibility as Christians to preach the Gospel, with love and without partiality, to all people, whether they're sympathetic to us or not. We also cannot make the mistake that someone having all of the advantages of growing up around the church and being surrounded by the things God equates to salvation in Christ. Always preach, never presume, because what's at stake is everything.Scripture: Isaiah 48:12-19, Romans 9:1-5
- Aug 6, 2023He Will Never Remove His Love
Aug 6, 2023He Will Never Remove His LoveSeries: The Book of RomansThe passages at the end of Romans 8 remind us that nothing can separate us from his love. Though we do not yet experience the same trials, tribulations, and persecution as other Christians in different parts of the world, a time will come when we face these in various forms. Because of his love for us, we know that we can be ever dependent on him, no matter what we face.Scripture: Psalm 44:9-26, Romans 8:35-39
- Jul 30, 2023All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand
Jul 30, 2023All Other Ground Is Sinking SandSeries: The Book of RomansThe end of Romans 8 gives us the crescendo of assurance through confident assertions grounded in Christ that Paul is impressing upon us. Though the world, our own flesh, and the devil may be against us, he is always on our side and will see us through. Our salvation is secure, and this frees us up to love our enemies all the more because we know what and who they need.Scripture: Psalm 27, Romans 8:31-38
- Jul 23, 2023Five Realities of Redemption
Jul 23, 2023Five Realities of RedemptionSeries: The Book of RomansGod's work in our salvation is deeply personal. He knew us and chose us before the foundation of the world, and as the followers of Christ, we are justified in his eyes and will one day be glorified with him. This gives us great assurance to be courageous, bold, and fearless for Jesus Christ.Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8, Romans 8:29-30