Hope: The Prophetic Hope of a Coming Messiah Isaiah 9:2-7 I. Understanding Biblical Hope A. The Distinction Between Wishing and Hope 1. Wishing is Fleeting and Groundless 2. Biblical Hope:…
God’s Grace and the Glorious Remnant Romans 11:1-6 I. The Assurance of God’s Affection A. The Profound Question: Doubt and Despair -“Hath God cast away His people?” (v.1) B. The…
The Conviction, the Call, and the Confidence of Salvation Romans 10:10-13 I. THE CONVICTION OF THE HEART (ROMANS 10:10) A. THE REQUIREMENT OF BELIEF Heartfelt Faith: For with the heart…
The Shift from Law to Faith Romans 10:5-10 I. THE RIGID REALITY OF THE LAW A. The Requirements of Righteousness - "For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the…
"The Journey from Zeal to Salvation" Romans 10:1-4 I. Passionate Plea for Salvation (Romans 10:1) A. A Brother’s Burden: B. Prayer with Purpose: II. Zeal without Knowledge: A Detrimental Duel…
Unbreakable Bonds: More Than Conquerors Through Christ Romans 8:35-37 I. THE THREATS WE FACE: TRIALS OF THE FAITHFUL A. TRIBULATION: TRIALS AND TESTINGS B. DISTRESS: EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CHALLENGES C.…
The Spirit's Support: Strength in Our Struggles Romans 8:26-31 I. THE SPIRIT’S ASSISTANCE (VERSES 26-27) A. HELP IN OUR HURT 1. Holy Spirit as Helper: B. INTERCEDING IN OUR IGNORANCE…
"The Journey of God’s Children: From Suffering to Glory" Romans 8:16-23 I. THE ASSURANCE OF OUR IDENTITY (ROMANS 8:16) A. THE SPIRIT’S CONFIRMATION The Spirit’s Ministry: II. THE RICHES OF…
Living in the Spirit: Embracing Our New Identity in Christ Romans 8:10-15 I. THE CONTRASTS OF LIFE AND DEATH (ROMANS 8:10-11) A. THE BODY AND SIN - V.10 The Consequence…
Servants of a New Master Romans 6:15-23 I. A CALL FOR DECISIONAL DEDICATION (15-16) A. THE ARGUMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY (15) – B. THE ACHIEVEMENT OF AWARENESS (16) - II. A…
Dead to Sin, Alive to God Romans 6:8-13 I. THE ASSURANCE OF OUR DEATH WITH CHRIST (VERSE 8) A. THE CERTAINTY OF OUR UNION – V.8A "if we be dead…
Our Death to Sin through Christ Romans 6:1-7 I. The Confusion about Death to Sin (1-2) A. The Argument (1) a. Misconstrued Mercy: Some interpret grace as permission for license.…