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These help keep our congregation informed about upcoming church events, exciting updates, and important information. Plus, it includes Sermon Notes that complement the message, making it easier for everyone to reflect and connect. Stay informed and inspired as we grow together in faith!
(Weekly Updates are complied and uploaded by Friday morning. Pastor's manauscript by Morning after the sermon.)
The Epistle to the Romans
The Word of Faith Brings Salvation
Romans 10.1-10:21
2.9.2025
There is a significant difference between the righteousness of the law, which the unbelieving Jews were wedded to, and the righteousness of faith offered in the gospel, “the zeal of the Jews has been ineffectual, for they have sought righteousness in a false way.”
- An end to the law (10:1-8)
- Confession and belief are required (10:9-10)
- God blesses everyoe who calls on Him (10:11-12)
- Call on the name of the Lord (10:13)
- Why we go forth (10:14-15)
- Faith comes from hearing (10:16-18)
- God's grace is available to anyone (10:12-21)
Notice in the chronological order the pattern involved here:
- Least of the apostles
- Least of the saints
- Worst of sinners
People cannot look to Jesus for eternal life if they don’t believe in him. They can’t believe in him unless they have heard about him, and they can’t hear about him unless someone tells them.
The Epistle to the Romans
Israel’s Rejection Not Total or Final,
Gentiles Grafted In.
Romans 11:1-24
2.16.2025
In the Old Testament, God is depicted as more legalistic and harsher, while the New Testament emphasizes the arrival of Christ and focuses on God's love and grace. How can we account for this contrast between the two? I know that the same God is present in both testaments, what are the reasons for this difference?
"The Remnant of Israel: I ask, then, has God rejected his people?" (Romans 11:1a)
- There are two distinct sides to God's moral nature.
- The two covenants and the two covenant peoples are not parallel to one another.
- In the Old Testament, God interacted with people mostly on the physical level. In the New Testament, God interacts mostly on the spiritual level.
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The Epistle to the Romans
The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation
Romans 11:25-36
2.23.2025
This passage explains three things about Israel:
There is a partial hardening of Israel:
God has temporarily blinded a part of Israel to the truth of the Gospel to open the door for the Gentiles to come to faith.
God's faithfulness to Israel:
Despite their current state of unbelief, God still loves and will ultimately restore Israel to Himself.
Mystery of God's plan (sovereignty):
The full details of God's plan for Israel and the Gentiles are a mystery to humans, and we should not become arrogant in our understanding. This highlights that God is in control of this process, even though it may seem mysterious to us.
Central Verse: Romans 11:26, “And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, ‘The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob’ (ESV).”
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The Epistle to the Romans
God’s Sovereign Choice
Romans 9:14-29
1.19.2025
Paul addresses the question of God's apparent unfairness by using the example of Jacob and Esau, arguing that God has the sovereign right to choose who receives mercy and who does not, even if it seems inexplicable to humans.
God's sovereignty:
Not about human merit:
Mystery of election:
This reasoning shows that God's choice is based solely on His will, not human merit or actions, and highlights our response. Therefore, no one can question His justice regarding salvation.
The Epistle to the Romans
God Makes Man Responsible
Romans 9:30-33
1.26.2025
As we read the end of Romans 9, why is Israel in its present condition from our perspective?
What is the greatest obstacle to faith?
- For those who trust Him:
- But for those who don’t:
Do you think Jesus is this stone of stumbling and a rock of offense?
· Read, 1 Peter 2:6-8, your thoughts:
“What A Friend We Have in Jesus,”
3rd Stanza
The Epistle to the Romans
Israel's Rejection Foretold
Romans 9:30-10:21
2.2.2025
The rejection of the gospel by Israel was foretold by the prophets. The Focus of this chapter turns to salvation. The salvation of people through faith in Jesus Christ, and how it's available to all people.
Confession and belief are required
Faith comes from hearing
Preaching is important
God's grace is available
Paul's prayer: Israel to be saved, but he notes that they are disobeying the gospel. Paul believes that God has not rejected Israel, and that He still offers salvation through faith in Christ.
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The Epistle to the Romans
Apostle Paul’s Heart for Israel
Romans 9:1-5, Part 1
12.29.2024
In this chapter and the next two, Paul veered away from his central theme of justification by faith. He then returned to discuss its implications, addressed the topic of Israel, and eventually returned to his main subject in chapter 12. Before he presses on, he must address a few concerns from the earlier chapters.
The Epistle to the Romans
Apostle Paul’s Heart for Israel
Romans 9:1-5, Part 2
1.5.2025
Defining True Love...?
Who and what are prayer warriors?
What does True evangelism look like?
Emulating Paul, "Therefore I urge you to imitate me..."
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Verse 1, Hermeneutics:
"I am speaking the truth in Christ..."
Correlating Verses: Rom 1:9; 2Co 1:23; 2Co 11:31; 2Co 12:19; Gal 1:20; Phl 1:8; 1Th 2:5; 1Ti 2:7; 1Ti 5:21
"my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit"
Correlating Verses: Rom 2:15; Rom 8:16; 2Co 1:12; 1Ti 1:5; 1Jo 3:19-21
The Epistle to the Romans
The Rejection of Israel
Romans 9:6-13
1.12.2025
Opening Scripture Reading:
Supporting Verses and Passages: Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Hebrews 12:16, John 8:30, John 9:27, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 25:19-28:9, Malachi 1:1-2:7
What is the Promise?
Sovereign Authority:
Sermons currently in progress or pending development:
The Epistle to the Romans
Living Sacrifices to God
Romans 12:1-2
3.2.2025
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The Epistle to the Romans
Serve God, Gifts of Grace
Romans 12:3-8
3.9.2025
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The Epistle to the Romans
Behave Like a Follower of God,
Marks of the True Christian.
Romans 12:9-21
3.16.2025
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