What needs to happen to make the world a better place? no deity will save us; we must save ourselves. Humanist manifesto (1973) I am convinced that the battle for humankind’s future must be waged and won in the public school classroom by teachers that correctly perceive their role as proselytizers of a new faith: a religion of humanity that recognizes and…
Sermons on Romans (Page 5)
Your doctrine must lead to your doxology What is doctrine? Doctrine is what you believe about your god The outcome when doctrines are in conflict What is doxology? Doxology is the act of reflecting on the god you believe in Paul’s doxology Paul’s praises 1. God’s mystery v33-34 Deut 29:29a – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God,” 2. God’s…
Last week: God in his sovereign rule elects those who will receive his promises Is God’s sovereign election of some unfair? If God elects some then why does God still blame us? Is God Unjust? (v14-18) “You must be joking” None of us deserve to be saved. But God in his mercy chooses to save. The example of Pharaoh Then why does…
Seconds from Disaster Has God’s word failed? Romans 9:6. … not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Verse 8, “in other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s off spring”. God’s sovereign choice His sovereign right to choose who receives his mercy. only the…
What impact does the plight of others have on your emotions? Romans so far Romans 1 – 4 … sin … alienated from God … grace … forgiveness … eternal life. Romans 5 – 8 … what living life as God’s people looks like Romans 9 – 11 …why God’s promises in the Old Testament are still valid Romans 12 – 16…
Favourite verses Romans 8:1, “There is no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus” Roman 8:18, “I consider our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” Verse 22, “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of child birth right up to the present time” Verse 26, “in…
Unearthing a Treasure trove Romans so far … the depths of despair. … we rightly deserve God’s wrath … we are unrighteous … nothing we can ever do will reverse our state of unrighteousness. … ALL of us are in this hopeless position … incredibly wonderful God’s love is. Romans 5-8 … living under the GRACE One huge choice v 1-11. “In…
What do you understand the normal Christian life to be like? Who is the passage referring to? … Paul’s personal story before he was converted, … the position of people caught up in the OT, … Paul after he was converted … the normal Christian life Firstly, the present tense is used. Secondly, the person is a Christian. Thirdly, reflects the struggle…
The Law in Romans Romans 3:20 Romans 4:15 Romans 5:20 Romans 6:14 Romans 7:5 Is the Law good to have? Ps 19:7-8, it is described as perfect, trustworthy, right, radiant. … revives the soul, it makes the simply wise, it gives joy to the heart and light to the eyes. Romans 7:7. “What then shall we say, Is the Law sinful?” “you…
Does grace mean that sin is not important? Does grace need rigorous rules? The law has no authority after death – v 1 … when death comes the rule of law ends – for that person! The example of marriage – v 2-3 Because the law has no authority – v4 So, my brothers, you also died to the law through the…