How do you know that you're a Christian? This is a simple but relevant question, because Scripture is clear that it's possible (even common) for people to be deceived about their relationship with God--particulaly "religious" people with a background in church. And this is who the Apostle Paul addresses in our passage this Sunday. We'll see the reality of false assurance and the defining factor of true salvatoin in Christ. It's a matter of the heart.
It's so easy to be judgmental of others' sins while overlooking our own. In our passage this Sunday, the Apostle Paul says the wrath of God is not only on "unreligious" sinners but it falls justly on hypocritical "religious" sinners, too! So how can we discern what is right, both for ourselves and others, without falling into judgmentalism?
We can’t rejoice in the good news until we face the reality of the bad news. What is God’s wrath? Why is he angry? What are its effects on our world? This Sunday we’ll study the depth of our need so we can rejoice even more in God’s grace.
Have you ever been tempted to hide or downplay your faith in Christ? As we come to the main thesis of the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul declares why we should be confident—unashamed!—to preach and live out the gospel.
What does the Christian life look like? Last week we began the book of Romans, and we saw the Apostle Paul's calling--and our calling--is to be set apart for Christ and his gospel. But what does that mean practically? We'll see in this week's passage that believing the gospel should motivate us to share this good news with others.
What is your life centered on? Beginning this week, our sermon series in Romans will call us into a greater knowledge of and joy in the glorious good news of Jesus Christ.
