The Romans

Series: The Book of Romans Sermon: Newness of Life Bible Passage: Romans 6:1-14 I. Two extremes were happening in the Church at Rome 1. Some Christians criticized that the Gospel encouraged lawless life (cf. Rom 3:7-8; 6:1) 2. On the other hand, some born-again Christians were deliberately sinning with the belief that God would forgive them (verse…

Series: The Book of Romans Sermon: Ongoing Benefits of God’s Acquittal of Sinners Bible Passage: Romans 5:9-21 I. Ongoing benefits: 1. Salvation from God’s wrath (5:9) 2. New life in Christ a. The consequence of Adam’s sin is reversed (verses 12-15) b. The benefits of Jesus’ obedience are passed on to the believers i. Grace…

Series: Romans Sermon: Benefits of God’s Acquittal of Sinners Bible Passage: Romans 5:1-5 I. God’s acquittal of sinful man has immediate and ongoing benefits. Let’s first look at the immediate benefits from 5:1-5. II. Immediate benefits (5:1-5) 1. Peace with God (verse 1) 2. Access to God (verse 2) 3. Standing before God (verse 2) 4….

Series: The Romans Sermon: God’s Acquittal of Sinners Bible Passage: Romans 1:3-3:26; 12:1 I. Both religious and non-religious people stand condemned before God (cf. 2:11-12, 3:9, 23) II. Instead of convicting them, God acquits them (verse 24 ) 1. By the faithfulness of Jesus, God grants sinners a righteous status that is required to stand…