January 11, 2015
Passage:  Romans 4:13-25
Speaker:  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. The promise is for all who have saving faith.  (4:16-22)
         A. Abraham models saving faith for us.  (v16)
         B. Saving faith takes God at His word.  (v17-18)
         C. Saving faith believes God can raise the dead. (v19-21)
         D. You are save the moment you believe.  (v22)

III. Saving faith believes Jesus was raised from the dead.  (4:23-25)
            A. You are justified when you believe.  (v23-24)
            B. Jesus’ death wipes away sin.  (v25)
            C. His resurrection restores righteousness and life.  (v25)