Descending into Darkness (Romans 1:24-32)

Key idea: Sin has detrimental effects, but the direness of the situation is meant to turn us towards Christ Defective Hearts (vv.24-25) Dishonorable Passions (vv.26-27) Debased Minds (vv.28-32) Note: Due to technical difficulties, there are approximately four minutes missing from the sermon starting around 28:29
Wrath: A Necessary Component of the Gospel (Romans 1:18-23)

Key Idea: God’s wrath against the unrighteous demonstrates the seriousness of our sin and our desperate need for the righteousness of God.
The Centrality of the Gospel (Romans 1:8-17)
The Gospel of God (Romans 1:1-7)

Key Idea: As Christians, the gospel of God should define our lives.
The Gospel and Fear (Romans 8:31-39)
The Gospel and Worship (Romans 1:18-25)
A Holy Transformation (Romans 6:11-14) (Session 3)

1) Recognize your ____________________ in Christ 2) Resist the ___________________________ of sin 3) Rest in ___________________________________
The Reformation: Historical Roots, Present Reality (Romans 1:17)

A brief history of the Reformation. I. Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone – Pastor Kelly Kira II. Sola Fide: Faith Alone – Pastor Jason Ho III. Sola Gratia: Grace Alone – Pastor Ryan Narasaki IV. Solus Christus: Christ Alone – Pastor Gavin Kajikawa V. Soli Deo Gloria: God’s Glory Alone – Pastor Kim Kira