We are not to be “hearer’s” of the Word only, but we must be “doer’s” of the Word. Application is the key to the effective working of God’s Word in our lives. Jesus made this clear in His illustration of the two men who built their houses on the sand and a rock (Matt. 7:24-27). The man who heard the Word and ACTED upon it was the man’s life was strong and stable. So, it is with the truth that we have been learning in Romans 6. In our previous studies we have answered the question, “Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” This morning we look at the responsibility: THEREFORE ....!
Alive to God! Therefore...
Alive to God, Dead to Sin
January 19, 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.