When we left Paul last week he had been brought under such conviction by God through the Law showing him the depravity of his human heart, that he cried out in desperation, “Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death?” He realized how sinful he was and that he was in bondage to sin and cried out for deliverance! Who could set him free? The Who is found in verse 25, “God (the Father) through Jesus Christ our Lord!” The Law condemned him, but Christ freed him! That wonderful truth caused him to declare “There is therefore now NO CONDEMNATION to those who are in Christ Jesus!” Radically freed, but, also Newly Enabled! Hallelujah!
Radically Freed! Newly Enabled!
Alive to God, Dead to Sin
February 16, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
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Overwhelming Conquerers in Christ
May 4, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
I. Two Questions to Introduce: I believe that verse 37 is the key verse in these last eight verses of Romans 8: “But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us!” • What are “all these things”? • Who is the One who loved us?
Understanding Our Calling (Part 2)
April 27, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
I. Let’s Review: In our last message in Romans 8 we began “unpacking” the phrase “called according to His purpose” by examining the five foundational words in verses 29 & 30. We noticed four important things: a. The “for” at the beginning of verse 29 introduces an explanation. b. Even though our CALL is Paul’s focus, he wants us to know that there are two things that happen BEFORE the call and two things that happen AFTER the call. c. Before the CALL God “foreknew” and He “predestined”. d. All of the actions described in these five words are by God’s initiative, NOT OURS!
Understanding Our Calling! (Part 1)
April 13, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
I. Setting the Stage: Verse 29 begins an explanation. The three letter word, “for” (Greek at the beginning of verse 29 is an explanatory particle. In verses 29-30 he develops more fully the phrase, “called according to His purpose.” He answers the “how” and “why” of our call.