Romans 16:25-27 || Doxology: God is Able, Eternal and Wise
We finish the book of Romans with praise and worship of the God who is able (v25), eternal (v26), and wise (v27).
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ (Romans 16:25)
Romans 16:1-24 || Greetings and False Teachers
Paul has some final greetings which we can learn some points from. And as with every church in the letters the subject of false teachers is mentioned which we need to be weary of. Ps Matt shares what this means for us and how we can notice this.
Romans 15:14-33
#1 Paul's life of worship
#2 Holy Ambition
#3 Aid for the poor
#4 Need for prayer
Romans 15:5-13 || One voice for the glory of God
Romans 15:5-13
We are to prove the glory of the gospel as true by living out the glory of the gospel in our relationships.
1. Our unity comes from above (v5-6)
2. Out unity flows from Jesus' acceptance of us (v7)
3. Our unity fulfils God's plan for the world (v8-12)
4. God's gift of joy, peace and hope (v13)
Romans 15:1-7 || Unity in the Spirit
We are called to focus not on ourselves, but to build up our brothers and sisters in Christ, with a Spirit-filled unity.
Romans 14 || Love and Conscience
Where the application of conscience applies, and where it does not. How to we love one another where we disagree? We are called to be tolerant of others where there is no conflict with the Gospel, in a matter of conscience.
Romans 13:8-14 || Love, Light and That Day
Romans 13:8-14 - Holiness
The time is now. We are called to live a life of Holiness, in accordance with the Word of God. Are you ready now for God's return?
Romans 13:1-7 || Submission to Authority
The Bible calls us to submit to God's authority, but also to earthly authority. Romans 13:1-7 unpacks the circumstances where this should be applicable to our lives as Christians in this world. Applicable now more than ever, we can rest on God's Word, which is unchanging and true, forever.
Romans 12:14-21 || Those Who Persecute You
Romans 12:14-21
3 practical calls for gospel living
Do not be haughty
Cultivate your heart
Act Graciously
Romans 12:13 || Hospitality & The Welcome of Jesus
Romans 12:13
All those in Christ have been given a calling to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us - for the glory of God.
Romans 12:11-12 || 6 Commands for Faithful Living
Through the book of Romans in Chapter 12:11-12, Paul gives us 6 commands for faithful living.
A call to be active:
1. Do not be slothful in zeal
2. Be fervent in spirit
3. Serve the Lord
A call to persevere:
4. Rejoice in hope
5. Be patient in affliction
6. Be constant in prayer
Romans 12:9-16 || The Ground Rules
In his letter, Paul details ways we as a church are to be, act and live. It’s the setting of The Ground Rules. Mike takes us through the first four that encompass a very important characteristic of God and the Church - Love.
Romans 12:1-8 || The Body
God has spoken of the Church being “The Body of Christ”. In this sermon we begin to explore what it means to be apart of the Body of Christ and how we can serve with our Spiritual Gifts through the message in Romans.
Romans 12:2 Be Transformed!
Christian living driven by the mercies of God. Christian worship a continual laying down of all our lives.
Romans 12:1
Christian living driven by the mercies of God. Christian worship a continual laying down of all our lives.
Romans 11:11-32 : God's Unexpected Grace, Methods & Promise
God's Unexpected Grace, Methods & Promise.