Romans | Part 6
Scripture
Romans | Part 5
Scripture
Romans 4
United in Faith
Context of Romans
Jews and Gentiles – Divided by History, United in Faith
Social Questions
Theological Questions
Abraham as an Example of Faith
He had nothing to boast about before God
His faith was recognised prior to his circumcision
Nature of Faith
God is the focus of faith
Faith de-centers us.
Faith credits Righteousness to us.
Romans | Part 4
Scripture
Romans 3:9-31
1 John 4:10
Romans 2:12-3:8
Acts 1:8
Main Points
1. All humans, apart from Christ, are enslaved to sin (3:9-20)
10b-12 – our hearts are under sin
13-14 – our mouths are under sin
15-17 – our actions are under sin
18 – our understanding is under sin
2. God’s ultimate solution is God’s redeeming and rescuing work in Jesus Christ (3:21-26)
Righteousness (dikaiosynē)
Redemption (apolytrōsis)
Justified (dikaioō)
Propitiation (hilastērion)
A person is declared right by faith alone in Jesus’ faithfulness, not anything they’ve done. Thus…
Is God only for the Jews? Doesn’t he belong to the nations as well? Yes, the story has shown that He is God of all.
Is there anything left for us to boast in? A status as God’s chosen people or doing well in obeying God’s rules? No. God has ruled this out. Faith alone is our boast.
So if we have faith, it doesn’t matter how we live? No way – our lives live out what we believe!
3. Faith is our means of living God’s gift of new life (3:27-31)
Romans | Part 3
Scripture
Romans 2:28-3:1
Genesis 12:3
Romans 2:12-3:8
Acts 1:8
Jewish identity
Covenant people
Carrying revelation
Model nation
Christ & Israel
Christ fulfilled the story of Israel
Christ redeemed the story of Israel
Romans | Part 2
Scripture
Romans 1:18-32
Romans 2:1-11
2 Corinthians 5:21
We are ALL equally lost
God’s wrath is justified
God’s wrath is just
God’s wrath is impartial
God’s wrath is both future and present
Romans | Part 1
Scripture
Romans 1:1-17
Generosity | Part 4
Scripture
Acts 20:25, 32-38
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Generosity | Part 3
Scripture
Luke 12:13-21
Luke 12:48
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Start the Journey
Budget – Make room
Cap – What is enough?
Start – Experience the joy
Generosity | Part 2
Scripture
Philippians 4:10-13
Philippians 3:10-11
Deuteronomy 8:10-14
Matthew 6:25-27
Matthew 6:33-34
Philippians 4:18-19
Three habits of contentment
Gratitude vs. greed
Simplicity vs. indulgence
Trust vs. grasp
Generosity | Part 1
Scripture:
Matthew 6:19-24
Jesus asks us:
What does your heart truly value?
What do your eyes look to?
Who is your master?
