Rom 15:1-13 “Glorify God… and Endure Him Forever?” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 15:1-13 I. Romans “A”: Theology Chapters 1-11 A. Who is God? i. God is Sovereign: Author & Authority over all creation B. Who is Man? i. Hut …Read More

Rom 12:9-13 “Applied Christianity 101” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 12:9-13 I. “Your love must be sincere.” A. “Agape” love is the love of God for us B. “I love you even though” love C. it is the love married …Read More

Rom 12:3-8 “Knee Bone’s Connected to the Thigh Bone” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 12:3-8 I. “There, but for the Grace of God go I.” A. Had it not been for the Grace given to me…. B. Two Debtors: Which …Read More

Rom 11:33-36 “Good Theology + Great Worship” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 11:33-36 I. Theo-logy; defn. the study of God, see Romans 1-11 Rom 1: the sin of man and God’s response Rom 2: Hypocrites (yes they had them back …Read More

Rom 9:6-11:30 “What then IS a Christian?” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 9:6-11:30 I.  The Nation of Israel is lost… Did God’s Word fail? A.  No.  His promises were never meant for “national” Israel B.  “Not all who are descended …Read More

Rom 9:1-5 “Who’s Your Daddy?” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 9:1-5 I. “For I could wish….” Paul’s sorrow for his people the Jews A. Picture of Moses standing before God at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 32:30-32) B. Picture of Jesus looking …Read More

Rom 8:35-39 “The Permanence of Christ’s Love” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 8:35-39 I.  The Question of Certainty v 35a II.  The Bookends of Circumstance v 35b-36, 38-39a III.  The Answers of Confidence v 37, 39b      

Rom 8:29-30 “What GOD has Done” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 8:29-30 I.  God foreknew A.  foreknew whom He would give the gift of faith to II.  God predestined A.  God is Sovereign, we are not… B.  God predestined many …Read More

Rom 8:28 “Of Those Who Love Him…” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 8:28 I.  Who is it, for whom God works for ”the good”? A.  Is it everyone?  No. B.  “of those who love Him…” C.  “and are called (by …Read More

Rom 4:1-8 “What Shall We Say Then?” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 6:1-4 I. The unbelievable offer of the Gospel A.  to hut builders, I don’t think about  life or God and it seems easier that way B.  to finger …Read More

Rom 4:1-8 “Jesus + Nothing = Salvation” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 4:1-8 I. The Doctrine of Justification: Jesus + Nothing = Salvation A. “It is the doctrine on which the Church stands or falls.” Luther B. We all want …Read More

Rom 3:9-26 “Calling All Corpses” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 3:9-26 I. All Men (and Women) are Condemned A. Our plea of ignorance is inexcusable (Rom 1:20-25) B. Our comparison to others is impermissible. (Rom 2:1-4) C. Our religious merits …Read More

Rom 2:17-29 “Godless Religion – the Rock Stackers” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 2:17-29 I. “Man looks at the outward appearance, God looks at the heart.” 1Sam 16:7 A. You call yourself a Jew (Christian)! a. you rely on the …Read More

Rom 2:1-11 “Godless Judging” Romans: The Grip of  Grace, 2:1-11 I. The River A. First Brother – Hut Builder (Rom 1:18-32) B. Second Brother – Finger Pointer (Rom 2:1-11) C. Third Brother – Rock Stacker (Rom 2:17-25) D. Fourth Brother …Read More