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…
Romans: Living Under Grace
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…
The Big question? If there is grace, why don’t I just sin as I like? v15 How slavery works – v16! A better slavery: v17-19! Two slaves’ orchards – v20-23! Your wage has been paid by Christ, Accept His gift of life.
Left hanging… If God’s grace will always overcome sin does this mean we should sin heaps and simply ask God to forgive us? Grace misunderstood The moralist, “teaching people that they are saved by grace will lead to a slack attitude towards morality” The liberated, “we are saved by GRACE apart from works we are not bound by the law, it does…
The one division that matters! … a division that affects all of humanity who have ever lived … for all eternity. “OT Law Keeping” verses the “law free” gospel. ‘Law keeping gospel’ … no cheap grace. … what you must do … does not fix the problem of DEATH All under the reign of death Romans 5:12 … death has come into…
Summary of Romans 1-4 – CACTUS – JUSTIFIED Because we are justified … 1) Peace with God – Romans 5:1 When will this peace with God occur? NOW 2) Standing in God’s grace – Romans 5:2 3) Boast in God Why is this important to know? Romans 2:17 … as if God was the exclusive property of the Jews Roman 5:2, 3…