Orthodox Evangelism (Romans 10:1-13)
Key Idea: A firm understanding of righteousness based on faith should impassion us to evangelize those whose righteousness is based on the law.
God’s Garden (John 15:1-8)
Key Idea: We grow in our faith and abound with fruit when we abide with Jesus through the Word and prayer. The Participants (v.1) The Process (vv.2-6) Cutting Pruning Abiding The Purpose (vv.7-8)
Surprise, Surprise (Romans 9:24-33)
Key Idea: The doctrine of election also reveals to us the richness of God’s salvation in surprising ways. Surprise #1: Salvation is Broadened to the Nations (vv. 24-26) Surprise #2: Salvation is Bestowed Still to the Remnant (vv.27-29) Surprise #3: Salvation is Built on a Stone (vv.30-33)
God is God (Romans 9:14-23)
Key Idea: The doctrine of election is intended to teach us about God’s character and deity so we may worship Him. God’s character displayed (vv.14-18) God’s categorical distinction (vv.19-23)
The Christian’s Responsibility in the Life of the Church (Session 4)
Why the Christian Can’t Live Without the Church (Session 3)
Seeing Christ through Holy Scripture (Session 2)
He Bore Our Illness and Death (Session 1)
Salvation Belongs to God (Romans 9:1-13)
Key Idea: God’s choice to save demonstrates His sovereign grace towards sinners. God’s choice to save should fuel our burden for the lost (vv.1-5) God’s choice to save demonstrates His faithfulness (vv.6-9) God’s choice to save is unconditional (vv.10-13)
Assurance! (Romans 8:31-39)
Key Idea: Our assurance as Christians is anchored to God who is for us, justifies us, and loves us in Jesus Christ. Answering, “God is Against Us” (vv.31-32) Answering, “God Accuses Us” (vv.33-34) Answering, “God Abhors Us” (vv.35-39)
