Part 8 "The Mark Of Spiritual Maturity" Romans 1:14-16 Mark #1 I am concerned about the people of the world. My concern: * Must be ever-present. * Can't be for the elite alone. * Isn't based on education. * Must be for all ethnic groups. Mark #2 I am committed to proclaim the gospel to the world. My commitment involves: * Knowing the part I play. * Knowing the place I am to serve. * Knowing the message I am to preach. Mark #3 I am confident in what the gospel has promised. The gospel promises to: * Be powerful. * Accomplish God's purposes. * To be given plentifully. * According to God's plan.
Part 5 "Are you seeing results?" Romans 1:5-7 A true and growing Christianity is seen in its results. Every growing Christian must: 1. Remember the purpose of our deliverance. The purpose for our deliverance involves: * God receiving glory * Humanity receiving grace * God giving gifts 2. Respond with a passion to declare the gospel. This declaration must be: * Shared with all people * Shared properly 3. Recognize the privileges that bring forth our delight. Our delight comes because: * We belong to God * We are beloved by God * We become saints * We are showered with His blessings
Part 4 "Are You Attached To the Gospel?" Romans 1:2-4 Our attachment to the gospel involves answering 3 questions: 1. Are you in awe of the promise of the gospel? When we explore the scripture we see: 1. * The continuity of the gospel. * The consistency of the gospel. * The character of the gospel. 2. Are you attached to the person of the gospel? Jesus is the person of the gospel based on: · Prophecy · His position · His pedigree Jesus had the right pedigree from a * Human perspective * Heavenly perspective 3. Are you aware of your position with regard to the gospel? This awareness of Christ's Lordship should involve your: * Pursuits * Pleasures * Possessions * Profession * Proclamation * Planet * Place of worship
Part 3 Gods Breaking News To a Broken World Romans 1:1 This Breaking News: 1. Comes to a world seduced by sin. This seduction is seen in: * The longing of humanity * The lust we long to gratify * The lost condition we face 2. Connects us to the only source of salvation. This news of salvation involves: * A positive declaration * Plenty of descriptions * Powerful dimensions 3. Converts the sinner through a proper response to the Savior. There are 4 responses we can have to the good news: * Antagonistic * Apathetic * Attracted * Attached
Part 2: What Is a Christian? Romans 1:1 A Christian is one: 1. Who serves the Master in Heaven. This service should remind us about our: * Partnership * Purpose * Priority 2. Who is sent on a mission as a herald. This mission involves: * God calling us * God changing us * God commissioning us 3. Who is set apart to proclaim a message of hope. Our being set apart: * Involves the past * Is permanent * Involves certain parameters
Part 1: JESUS SAVES from the AMERICAN DREAM Romans 1:1 1. We are called to be bondservants of Jesus Christ. a. This is a position of great honor. b. Bondservant = slave. 2. A bondservant serves exclusively. a. We are to be in utter submission to what pleases God, not what pleases anybody else. b. We are to be absolutely surrendered and totally devoted to Christ. c. We are to serve willingly. 3. A bondservant is bought with a price. 4. A bondservant of God will have a burden for people. 5. A bondservant has a specific purpose.
Redeeming Ruth Part 12 "A Fairy Tale Ending" Ruth 4:13-22 Ruth's Fairy Tale Ending is: 1. Fulfilled after a season of waiting. This waiting involved a certain: * Promise * Place * People 2. Found through a special wedding. This was a thrilling and touching time that brought: * Glory to the groom * Grace to the bride 3. Focused on a son who ignites worship. This worship involved a celebration of a special: * Grace * Gift * Genealogy