Everyone Needs Saving

Romans 3:9-20

Welcome! I want to start today with a transcript from a video of a conversation between an evangelist and a guy on the street. I’m using a transcript because the audio quality is uneven, but the link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDOttK1Gg08 in case you want to watch it yourself.

The Lawful Need Saving

 Romans 2:17-3:8

The book of Romans was written as a letter to the church in Rome.  Since it was a letter, it’s important to review what we’ve learned the past two weeks, in order to keep the context in mind.  When we read a letter from a friend or loved one, we typically read that in one sitting, from beginning to end.  We are taking about 6 months to go through this one, so I want to go back for a minute and remind us what Paul has said so far.  When we study Scripture, context is king.  We look at who is speaking, who they are addressing, and what was said before now that may help us to understand what message the speaker/author is trying to convey. 

The Lawless Need Saving

Romans 1:18-2:16

Welcome! Today we continue our exploration of the incomparable book of Romans. Last week, John did an excellent job introducing the book, giving background, and exploring the first half of Chapter 1. Romans is filled with theology – even the opening words include a significant discussion of who Jesus is and how Jesus has called Paul’s audience in Rome to “belong” to Him. After explaining how he longs to be with them and share the gospel in their city, Paul writes:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” – Romans 1:16-17

Introduction to Romans

Romans 1: 1-17

Good morning!  Today we are starting a new series delving into the book of Romans.  It is going to take us several months to travel the length of the entire book, but it is a rich store of truth that we should not rush through.

Perhaps you’ve already read the flyer for this series.  In it, several stories are shared about how the book of Romans in some way dramatically impacted well-known servants of God including Augustine, Martin Luther, and John Wesley.  The powerful words of Romans have inspired and drawn believers to deeper understanding of the immutable foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ.  It is our hope and prayer that this series will strengthen your faith as well.