With the advent of computers we have had new words added to our language. Words like DOS, OSX, WINDOWS, JAVA which refer to the different kinds of operating systems of computers. As computers change the operating system used to operate them also change. The same is true in our salvation! God replaces our “operating system”! In our salvation we are given a new, radically new, operating system! We are a NEW CREATION! The old operating system, FLESH, is gone; a new One, SPIRIT, is given! Therefore, we are empowered (able) to “fulfill the requirement of the Law”!
A New Operating System!
Dead to Sin Alive To God
March 2, 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.