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)

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)

Groaning for Glory (Romans 8:18-27)

Key Idea: We’re able to suffer and endure well now because our sights are on the glory to come. The Groan of Creation (vv.19-22) The Groan of Christians (vv.23-25) The Groan of the Holy Spirit (vv.26-27)

Led by the Spirit (Romans 8:12-17)

Key Idea: The Spirit leads us to put sin to death in order that we might delight in God. Freed to Fight Sin (vv.12-13) Adopted with Affection (vv.14-17)

A Plan Forward (Colossians 1:24-29)

Key Idea: God desires ministry to display the glory of His Son in the church through four essentials. The Christian’s Sacrifice (v.24) The Christian’s Stewardship (vv.25-26) The Christian’s Splendor (v.27) The Christian’s Service (vv.28-29)

The Christian and the Law Pt. 2 (Romans 7:7-13)

Key Idea: Sin uses the law for evil purposes, but the law is meant to lead us to Christ. Sin Manifested Through the Law (v.7) Sin Manipulates Through the Law (v.8a) Sin Murders Through the Law (vv.8b-11) Sin Magnified Through the Law (vv.12-13)