Whenever a person teaches things about God and His dealings with us there is always a chance of being misunderstood. Such was the case with Paul regarding what he has taught the believers in Rome about the Law. To declare, as Paul did, that “we have been released from the Law” (Rom. 7:6) and “we are not under law but under grace” (Rom. 6:14) could give rise to questions like, Are you saying, Paul, that the Law has no value?” Maybe you are asking that question, too! If so, let’s examine what Paul says in our text to see that the Law has GREAT value to-day. (see also 1 Timothy 1:8-11)
The VALUE of the Law!
Dead to Sin Alive To God
February 9, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
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Romans 6-8
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.