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)
True Blessing (Psalm 1)
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)
The Christian and the Law Part 1 (Romans 7:1-6)
Key Idea: We have been released with the law to be united with Christ The Principle Stated (v.1) The Principle Illustrated (vv.2-3) The Principle Applied (vv.4-6)
Under Grace (Romans 6:1-14)
Key Idea: Our union with Christ informs how we fight against sin and how we relate to God. A Sinister Thought (vv. 1-2) A Symbol of Grace (vv. 3-4) A Solidarity with Christ (vv. 5-10) A Strategy Against Sin (vv. 11-14)
God’s Love and Loyalty (Romans 5:6-11)
Key Idea: The death and life of Christ assures us of His love and loyalty. The Death of Christ Assures Us of God’s Love (vv.6-8) The Life of Christ Assures Us of God’s Loyalty (vv.9-10) Our Response: Receive and Rejoice (v.11)
Blessings All Mine (Romans 5:1-5)
Key Idea: Justification by faith brings many blessings to the Christian life. Three blessings from justification by faith: Peace with God (v.1) Access to Grace (v.2a) Hope of Glory (vv.2b-5)
