Overview of Romans

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Overview of Romans

April 3, 2024 • Pastor Matt Keller • Romans

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In this sermon, the speaker delves into the Book of Romans, starting with its historical context as a letter written by Apostle Paul to a church in Rome around 57 AD. The church was notable for its widespread reputation of faith and obedience. The sermon references Martin Luther's profound experience with Romans, particularly 1:17, which led to his understanding of righteousness as a gift of faith from God.

The sermon then provides a comprehensive overview of Romans, emphasizing justification by faith alone as its central theme. It explains that all humans are deserving of God's wrath due to sin, but through faith in Jesus Christ, we are declared righteous, or justified, before God. This justification is necessary because our works cannot meet God's standards and is sufficient because it is not dependent on our actions.

The speaker illustrates the concept of imputation, where Christ's righteousness is credited to believers, and outlines the benefits of justification, including peace with God, access to grace, and salvation from wrath. The sermon also addresses the continuity of justification by faith from the Old Testament, using Abraham's example of being credited righteousness through faith.

Chapters six through eight of Romans are discussed, highlighting that justification leads to a life of righteousness, not a license to sin. The sermon touches on the assurance of salvation and God's sovereignty in salvation, as seen in chapters nine through eleven. It concludes with the practical implications of justification by faith in personal conduct, social responsibilities, and church life, urging believers to live out the gospel in all aspects of life.

What About the Migrants? Thinking Biblically About Those Who Cross The Border

April 10, 2024 • Pastor Matt Keller • Acts 17:26, Exodus 23:31, Numbers 34:1–12

Pastor Keller discusses biblical perspective on immigration, emphasizing the need to consider big issues like immigration through a biblical lens. He addresses the challenges and varying views on immigration, highlighting the desperation and risks faced by those seeking a better life in America. Keller argues against dismissing the significance of illegal immigration, stressing the importance of obeying the laws of the government. He concludes by outlining key points for a biblical understanding of immigration, emphasizing the balance between the rule of law and the rule of love while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Ten Commandments Part Two

March 27, 2024 • Brendan Pratt • Exodus 20:13–17

The sermon continues the exploration of the Ten Commandments, focusing on the final five, which relate to our interactions with others. The speaker begins by discussing the commandment against murder, clarifying that it not only refers to the physical act but also to harboring hatred or anger. The sermon then addresses adultery, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and the harm that infidelity causes to oneself, the family, the church, and the nation. The eighth commandment, against stealing, is expanded to include not just physical theft but also stealing time from employers, underpaying employees, and withholding tithes from God. Bearing false witness, the ninth commandment, is presented as a call to be truth-tellers in a world filled with lies. Finally, the sermon examines covetousness, warning against the desire for what others have and advocating for contentment in Christ. The speaker concludes by highlighting the need for a new heart through Christ and the importance of living in accordance with God's laws.

Genesis and Gender: The Transgender Delusion

March 20, 2024 • Pastor Matt Keller

The sermon addresses the contemporary issue of transgender ideology, likening it to the tale of "The Emperor's New Clothes." The preacher asserts that transgenderism is a delusion and an evil ideology that contradicts God's design of creating humans as male and female. The sermon emphasizes the importance of adhering to biblical truths about gender, rejecting the modern cultural narrative, and equipping believers to confront this issue with compassion and truth.