As we come to Romans 6:15, Paul asks another question: “Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace?” This question is asked in anticipation to comments or criticism that could arise from what he said in verse 14: “... for you are not under law, but under grace!” Knowing how people reason, Paul wanted to put an end to any thought that “because we are not under law we are free to live any way we want, even sin!” In fact he says, “May it never be!” Why? Let’s hear how Paul answered that question.
Now, What About the Law?
Alive to God, Dead to Sin
January 26, 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.