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Romans

Rom 6: The Presence of Sin, The Potential to Sin and The Powerlessness of Sin

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Preacher: Pastor Ray We live in the presence of sin, which means all of us, Christians included, have the potential to sin. However, for the believer, the power of sin has been broken and sin is therefore powerless over us. Discussion Questions I understand doctrinally that I am dead to sin and free in Christ […]

Romans 4-5: Condemnation Replaced By Righteousness

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Condemnation keeps us away from God while the free gift of righteousness allows us to draw near. Discussion Questions Read Rom 4:1-4. – Why is it significant that Abraham was counted righteous PRIOR to his circumcision? – How does a religious “worker” whose mentality is working to receive his due depict a […]

Romans 1-4: Saints or Sinners?

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Preacher: Pastor Ray What’s our primary identity? Is it a sinner whose primary activity is sinning or is it saint whose primary activity is being a righteous son or daughter? Discussion Questions Read Romans 7 and 8. – Which chapter is the Christian’s reality? Read Romans 3:23. – How should a Christian understand this verse? […]

Intro to Romans: Living By Faith

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Preacher: Pastor Ray From faith for faith, listen as we introduce the book of Romans around the central theme of living by faith. Discussion Questions Read Rom 7:14-25 and Rom 8:1-4. Many people believe Romans 7 is the normal Christian life while others believe Romans 8 is normative. – Which chapter captures the Christian life? […]

Rom 8:28-32 – God Works All Things for Our Good (pt3 of 3)

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Quick review. “All things work together for good to those who love God…” If you don’t love God, you can’t bank on this promise. And we talked about what it means to love God. Loving God himself, not his gifts, not his benefits, but loving him for who he is. The promise itself – “all […]