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Grace: The Truth That Transforms
Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. Part 1 Loving Believers—becoming A Loving Church
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
To Love one another.
John 13:34-35 “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (NIV) Question: How do I show love? Loving Believers: 1) Be Genuine. Vs. 9 Question: Why don’t we love ...read more
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2. The Ultimate Life!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
The Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to live the Ultimate life.
Key Word: Spirit used 19 times. Key Phrase: “In Christ Jesus” used 164 times in all. Our Life The Holy Spirit Makes Possible For Us To Live: 1) A Life without Condemnation. Vs. 1-4 Key: God is not angry with me anymore! John 3:17-18 2) A Life without ...read more
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3. How To Be Accepted By God!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
We are accepted by God through Faith.
Spurgeon: “Illustrations are like windows, they let light in.” Two Important Words: Justified—to be completely accepted by God. James 2:23 Credited—to compute or to calculate. This word is used 11 times in Romans chapter 4. How can I be Accepted by ...read more
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4. Freedom From The Law.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
What is the Law and how to be Free from it!
1.) The Reason we are Free from the Law. Vs. 1-3 Vs. 1—The Law has no power over a Dead Man. Vs. 2-3—Illustration of Marriage. Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (NIV) Key: The contract is ...read more
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5. The Gospel According To Paul.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
“God never calls the qualified, He qualifies the called!”
“God never calls the qualified, He qualifies the called!” Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” (NIV) The Gospel According to Paul: 1) Paul – The Man! Describes himself three ways: Vs. ...read more
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6. Accepting Each Other.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Learning to accept each other.
John 17:20-21 “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” (NIV) Romans 14:1 Question: What are some of the debatable issues today? The Solution: We Accept each other! ...read more
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7. Law Or Grace?
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV)
Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV) Ceremonial Law Civil Law Moral Law Question: What is the purpose of the Law? The Seven Pictures of the Law: 1) Pictured as a Yoke. Galatians 5:1 Key: The law was ...read more
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8. Death Through Adam, Life Through Jesus.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Death through one man and Life through another.
Question: How did we get into this mess? Vs. 12-14 Why is there evil in the world? Vs. 12a “sin entered the world through one man (Adam)…” (NIV) Like Pandora’s Box, once sin entered the world, paradise was lost. Why do people die? Vs. 12b “and ...read more
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9. God Is Faithful!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
The miracle that is the Jewish nation.
The Israelites: the Jews as a nation are a miracle. Vs. 1 “I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means!” (NIV) The Setting Aside of Israel: 1) Is only Partial not a Complete. Vs. 1-10 Three Proofs: Paul was the proof. Vs. 1b There was always a small ...read more
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10. Living Under Grace.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
What is the meaning of Grace?
Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV) Question: What is the meaning of Grace? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense 6 Characteristics of Grace: Is an attribute of God. Psalm 145:8 Comes through ...read more
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11. Freedom From Condemnation.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Understanding Condemnation and Sin.
Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (NIV) Questions: 1) What is Condemnation? You feel guilty. You feel fear. You ...read more
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12. Where Is Your Place In The Body Of Christ?
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
How do you fit in the body of Christ.
How to become all that God wants You to be: Step 1: Dedicate my Body! Vs. 1 Truth: Some believers never settle of dedicating their bodies to Christ. Step 2: Eliminate competing Distractions! Vs. 2 Danger: Don’t get into the idea of “I’ll serve God when it is ...read more
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13. Why Religion Will Never Save You!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God.
Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God. Eight Characteristics of the Religious Person: 1) They rely on a Label. Jew—means a praises or he who praises God! 2) They depend upon Rules and Regulations. Fact: The law has never saved anybody! John ...read more
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14. Danger: Judging Others!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Judging only God has the right to.
“The Pharisee is always present in each one of us.” (Leenhardt) No One Is Innocent: 1) Therefore, No one has the right to Judge Others! Four Characteristics of the Self-Righteous Person: He accuses others and excuses himself. Vs. 1 Question: How do we excuse our ...read more
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15. Building Up!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Building up others in the Body of Christ.
Romans 14:19 “Let us concentrate on things that make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together.” (NTME) Question: What is Keeping the Church from growing? Key: Don’t cause a weaker Christian to sin! What We Do Affects Others: Can cause other believers ...read more
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16. God, The Government And Me.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
What is our relationship to Government?
Question: The Nature of Government: 1) Civil Government is part of God’s Purpose for the World. Vs. 1-2 Key: Notice it doesn’t mention the specific form of government. God has instituted three different institutions: The Family, The Church, and The Government. 2) ...read more
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17. Man- Innocent Or Guilty?
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
How do you be a believer in an Ungodly World?
Vs. 18 “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness…” (NIV) 1) The Wrath of God! Godlessness—means living as if God does not exist! Wickedness—means living ...read more
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18. The Perks Of Salvation!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Developing the Character of Christ.
“Rejoice”—means to brag or boast, to get excited! The Perks of Salvation: 1) We have Peace with God! Vs. 1 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God…” (NIV) We have perfect peace! 2) We have Access to God! ...read more
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19. Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Battling the War within you!
Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you ...read more
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20. Discovering God’s Will.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Knowing God's Will for your life.
Romans 12:1-2 Question: How do I discover God’s Will for my life? Step One: Dedication Vs. 1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of ...read more
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21. Come See What God Has Done For You!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
The Cross covers our past, present and future sins!
Martin Luther: “Romans 3:21-31 is the chief point of the whole Bible!” Nine Things Of What Has God Done For Us In Salvation: 1) Salvation was designed by God! Vs. 21a “A righteousness from God…” (NIV) 2) Salvation is not Earned! Vs. 21b “A ...read more
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22. God’s Final Verdict—the Closing Arguments!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
The Law imprisons and Grace sets us Free!
The Five Questions: Paul Answers All Objections! 1) What advantage is there in being a Jew? Vs. 1 Answer: Frist of All they were entrusted with the word of God. They were to share the word with the world! 2) Will our lack of faith nullify God’s Faithfulness? Vs. ...read more
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23. Good News For Everyone!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God!
God Set Israel Aside Because: 1) They did not Listen to Him. Vs. 2 Truth: For a Jew, your whole life revolves around your religion. Philippians 3:4-6 Key: Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God! 2) They tried to save themselves ...read more
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24. Paul’s Keys To Effective Ministry.
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Paul's Ministry to Believer and Unbelievers.
Key: Minister is the Key word of Romans 15:14-33 The Two Parts of Paul’s Ministry: To Unbelievers— Vs. 14-22 To Believers—Vs. 23-33 The turning point for Paul—Acts 18:5-6 Keys to Paul’s Ministry: The Message was the Gospel. Vs. 16a The ...read more
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25. God Is For You!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Grace means God is For Us!
Romans 8:31-39 Grace=God is for us! What Grace Means: 1) I can always count on God’s Power. Vs. 31 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (NIV) Truth: The power of God is so overwhelming that no enemy can stand ...read more
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26. The Perks Of Suffering!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Why it is good to Suffer.
1) We Rejoice in Hope because we have Peace with God! Vs. 1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” (NIV) Four Ways of Peace with God: We lose our ...read more
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27. A Life Changing Letter
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Introduction to Book of Romans
John Calvin: “If a man understands Romans he has a sure road open to help him understand the entire Bible.” Five Basic Questions to Answer: 1) Who wrote the book of Romans? Paul Paul was a product of three different cultures: Religiously he was a Hebrew. Culturally ...read more
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28. The Why—jesus Died!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Why Jesus Really had to Die on the Cross
Romans 3:25 “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” (NIV) The False (Why’s): 1) Jesus did not die by accident! John 10:17-18 Nobody took Jesus’ life from Him, He gave it up voluntarily! 2) Jesus did not die as a martyr! ...read more
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29. Believing In God For A Miracle!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Our Faith in believing God for a miracle.
Verses of Faith: Hebrews 11:6—Faith is the way to please God. Romans 14:23—whatever is not of Faith is sin! Matthew 9:29—Faith determines what God can do in your life! Matthew 17:20—Faith solves impossible problems. Matthew 21:22—Faith is the key to ...read more
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30. God’s Purpose For You!
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.
Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: ...read more