Romans (Page 5)

The Work of Grace (Romans 6:1-7)

February 15, 2015Passage:  Romans 6:1-7Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Grace stops the work of sin.  (6:1-2            A. You can be justified by grace.  (v; cf. 5:20)            B. Grace doesn’t justify sin.  (v1-2; cf. Jude 1:4)            C. Grace stops your sinful nature.  (v2)                        1. You can still choose to sin.                        2. You are no longer compelled to…

The Reign of Life (Romans 5:12-21)

February 8, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:12-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The reign of life has replaced the reign of death. I. Sin entered the world through Adam.  (12-14)            A. Death spread to all from one man.            B. The period without the Law still saw death.            C. Adam is a type of Christ. II. Condemnation in Adam leads…

Proven Love (Romans 5:6-11)

February 1, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:6-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s love is revealed by the greatness of His sacrifice. I. Sacrifice is the proof of love for anyone.  (6-7)            A. The helpless need help.            B. Those who will sacrifice everything are rare. II. God’s love is proven by His sacrifice.  (8)            A. His love is on…

Hope That Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:1-5)

January 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:1-5Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our hope is based on God’s love not human emotion. I. We rejoice in God’s glory.  (1-2)            A. We have peace with God by declaration.            B. We are granted access to ongoing grace.            C. We stand boasting in the glory of God. II. We rejoice in our…

Saving Faith (Romans 4:13-25)

January 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:13-25Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Salvation only comes by faith.  (4:13-15)         A. The promise is to Abraham and his descendants.  (v13)         B. Works and religious tradition cancel the promise.  (v14)                  1. The promise was unconditional.                  2. Only a few received the law.         C. The law exposes your need for salvation.  (v15) II.…

Grace for All (Romans 4:9-12)

January 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:9-12Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Like Abraham we are heirs of God’s family by faith. I. We are justified by faith not works.            A. Our debt is greater than we can pay.            B. Our Savior has paid our debt. II. Salvation is available to the entire world.            A. Some have an advantage.           …

A Gift Cannot be Earned (Romans 4:1-8)

December 28, 2014Passage:  Romans 4:1-8Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Life forever is God’s gift to the One who believes. I. God has said the same thing for 4000 years.  (1-3)            A. Abraham was saved by faith.            B. Abraham was the father of faith. II. God offers the gift of salvation by faith.  (4-5)            A. Those who…

Justified By Faith (Romans 3:21-31)

November 23, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:21-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Everyone has access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. I. We fall short of the glory of God.  (21-23)            A. None of us is righteous.            B. But God is righteous.            C. We all have sinned. II. God offers righteousness as a gift.  (24-26)            A. We are…

Thanks Be to God (Romans 3:1-20)

November 2, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:1-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God meets our overwhelming need with overwhelming grace. I. God is always right.  (1-4)            A. His truth is revealed to us.            B. Unbelief does not cancel truth. II. Truth stands in contrast to error.  (5-8)            A. Some try to say the contrast glorifies God.            B. But those…

The Throne Of Your Heart (Romans 2:17-29)

October 26, 2014Passage:  Romans 2:17-29Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus must be on the throne of your heart. I. We have been given much.  (17-20)            A. We have knowledge of the will of God.            B. We have become a light to mankind. II. To those given much, much is required.  (21-24)            A. Our walk must agree…