by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Many things in Scripture are not clearly laid out and this mystery makes us feel uncomfortable. Sadly, entire denominations are formed around a group of people who stand on one side or another based on their convictions over one or more of these controversial issues....
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Starting from Romans 9:10, we read, 10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. 11 Yet, BEFORE the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—IN ORDER THAT God’s purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works...
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and...
by ray | Nov 29, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
The third type of groaning is the Spirit groaning on our behalf in intercessory prayer. It’s very encouraging to know that while many times, we don’t know what to do. We don’t know what God’s will is in many specific instances of our lives. But the Spirit knows...
by ray | Nov 29, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Groaning over sin. Groaning starts with a sense of problem. Then, I believe groaning grows into something deeper. This second type of groaning is one of longing. The groaning that longs for full redemption. That’s why Paul links suffering and glory. We are saved, but...
by ray | Nov 29, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Let’s talk about the first groaning. The creation is groaning in pain over the ravages of sin and decay. Do we see it or recognize this? Suffering and pain is something we don’t like and we avoid. We see a video of a child starving in Africa and it makes us feel...
