Romans on Rice Family Ministries

Romans 1:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction to Romans #

Romans 1:1-7

I. The Audience (Romans 1:7) #

A. Multiple Churches #

B. Jews & Gentiles #

C. Theme Doctrine #

II. The Author (Romans 1:1) #

A. Surrendered (Calling) #

What is a calling?
- Eph 4:1-4 -
- vocation = among divines, a calling by the will of God; bestowment of God’s distinguishing grace upon a person or nation
Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Romans 1:8

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Paul’s Burden #

Romans 1:8-16

Introduction

In these few verses, we can clearly see Paul’s heart. Paul was a courageous, bold preacher. He was not afraid to speak the truth, and suffer the consequences. At the same time, he was not rude, brawler, or contentious. There is a difference. We can see his sincere hearts desire in these verses.

I. Paul’s Impression (8) #

A. Faith is Salvation #

Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Romans 1:16

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Revelation #

Romans 1:16-21

Introduction

Revelation literally means, to reveal something or make it known. In our text, we find a few things that clearly God revealed to man.

God here, clearly shows three things that had already been revealed to them. They are given in these verses that we are about to look at.

We are blessed with a completed, whole, time tested Bible (KJB) that is accurate, inspired, and faithful! - Any yet it is so often neglected. Well, that isn’t the message tonight.

Romans 1:19

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

When God Gives them up #

Romans 1:19-21

I would remind us that last week we were able to see that God Revealed Righteousness, Punishment and Himself to man kind. They are without excuse.(19) There are certainly many points to be drawn from this passage. So I don’t want you to think we are getting everything out of this passage that we can. There are so many truths contained in this passage we could draw it out for quite some time.

Romans 2:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Righteous Judgement #

Rom 2:1-2

Introduction

In Romans 1, we find that it more directly addresses the gentile heathen people. We find that God was revealed to them through creation, even with in them. At the same time they went out into sin. The Jewish reader of this chapter would be shouting Amen, because it wasn’t aimed at him. It was aimed at heathen people. Paul, now turns the cannon towards the Jewish people. You will recall, he intends to deal with both Jew and Gentile throughout the Book.

Romans 2:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The Light #

Romans 2:12-16

I. Light of the Law (12) “sinned in the law” #

A. Law’s Severity #

1. Extensiveness - Not just 10 commandments. #

2. Complete obedience #

James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

B. Law’s limitation - #

1. Cannot justify #

Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Romans 2:17

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Motive Matters #

Romans 2:17-20

1Sam. 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

I. The Privilege (17-20) #

A. The Calling (17) #

1. Abraham called out (Gen 12:1-2) #

Gen. 12:1 ¶ Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

Romans 3:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Answering Questions #

Romans 3:1-8

Introduction

If you remember in Romans 1, Paul shows how the Gentiles are without excuse, and have a knowledge of God. In Chapter 2, Paul deals extensively with the Jew, and how they had a knowledge of God. They however became puffed up with pride, and left God. Paul as a great teacher, is about to recap on what he has just taught.

I. Paul Answers Objections #

Romans 2:28-3:1 – Remember there were no chapter divisions in Paul’s letter… it was a continuous letter

Romans 3:9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Groundwork to Salvation #

Romans 3:9-

Introduction

Outline for Chapter 3

Paul’s Answers to Objections (3:1-8)
Paul’s Assertion of sin (9-18)
Paul’s Arguments of Justification by Faith (19-31)

Paul has been laying all the ground work for Salvation up to this point. Before you start any project, there is a lot of preparation that needs to be put into place. If you are going to plant a garden, you want to chose the location (not a shaded location, not a soggy location), the next step would be to break up the ground. In these few chapters, Paul has been breaking up the ground. You cannot plant a garden, if one already exists. Once again, Paul is writing both Jew and Gentile. Both have existing religious backgrounds, and philosophies. Paul has to completely cut down their ideas, and turn over the dirt where their religious garden was growing before the Gospel seed can be planted. Paul has spent 2 chapters showing how man, both Gentile and Jew are without excuse before God! He was cutting down what already existed there. In these next few verses, he is about to turn the ground over, so there is fresh dirt, and the soil is prepared to receive the seed.

Romans 3:19

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Arguments for Justification #

Romans 3:19-31

Introduction

Outline for Chapter 3

Paul’s Answer to Objections (Romans 3:1-8)

Paul’s Assertion of Sin (Romans 3:9-18)

Paul’s Argument of Justification (Romans 3:19-31)

In verses 19-20, Paul is recapping what has been explained for the past few chapters. All of man is guilty before God! He has left no stone unturned in dealing extensively with the issue of sin, the knowledge of sin, for both the religious Jewish leaders and the Gentiles who were ignorant of sin.

Romans 4:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Justified by Faith, not works #

Romans 4:1-8

Introduction

Paul presented Justification by faith in chapter 3, he further defends it in chapter 4. In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Justification is the absolute cleaning of our account. So before God we are not sinners.

Romans 4:9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Justification by Grace #

Romans 4:9-16

Introduction

In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Once again, the central theme is going to be around Abraham. To the Jews, he is their Father. There is no doubt, they occupy a special place in history, the Bible, and to God. They ARE God’s chosen people. We don’t replace that. However, because of that status, they struggled to understand how Salvation could be open to all!

Romans 4:17

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Faith Wins #

Romans 4:18-25

Introduction

I had mentioned earlier that this portion was Justification by the Resurrection,, Paul certainly closes with that statement, I don’t think it is the focus of these verses. Paul spends a lot of time on the faith in these verses. Faith tends be the focal point of these verses. We are going to look at the fact that Faith Wins tonight.

These verses closely resemble the verses in Hebrews 11, which is labeled the ‘Hall of Faith’ by many. It is a phenomenal chapter which covers faith extraordinarily in the Scripture.

Romans 5:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Consequences of Justification #

Romans 5:1-5

Introduction

Paul has been spent a long time throughly and clearly presenting Justification by faith. He is now going to give us a The Consequences of Justification, the Causes of Justification, the Comparison in Justification and the contrasts in Justification.

Tonight we will see clearly the blessed consequences of Justification. These should be a great encouragement to every child of God!

I. Peace with God (1) “we have peace” #

A. Claiming of peace “by faith” #

If it hasn’t been stated enough, or emphatically enough, it is once again clarified here: “by faith”

Romans 5:6

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding Salvation #

Romans 5:6-11

Introduction

As we continue to look at Romans, I would like us to fully understand the great salvation we have. It is not necessary to understand all of this in order to be saved, but after we are saved, it is great to look at it all, and understand better the GREAT Salvation we received!

When you bought your first car, you certainly didn't understand what you were getting! You probably didn't understand how a pump turns on, and moves the gasoline from your tank to your motor. You probably didn't understand that a battery & starter cranks that motor over. You probably didn't understand the proper ratio of gas and air mixture to get that explosion to take place inside of that engine block as the piston compressed that mixture. You probably didn't understand the gear ratio in the transmission that causes a motor that is constantly in motion to put the wheels in motion. All you knew was, how much does it cost? Does it work? do I like the color, and does the radio work?

Romans 5:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Explanation of Sin vs Salvation #

Romans 5:12-17

Introduction

An Old Time preacher, Harry Ironside wrote this:

The moment a man is justified by faith he is also born of God. His justification is, as we have seen, his official clearance before the throne of God. His regeneration involves his introduction into a new family. He becomes a part of the New Creation of which the risen Christ is the Head. Adam the first was federal head of the old race. Christ Risen, the Second Man and the Last Adam, is Head of the new race. The old creation fell in Adam, and all his descendants were involved in his ruin. The new creation stands eternally secure in Christ, and all who have received life from Him are sharers in the blessings procured by His cross and secured by His life at God's right hand.

Romans 5:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Actions have Consequences #

Romans 5:12, 18-21

Introduction

The message is simple tonight, but I believe it is important for us to grasp the great truth in this chapter.

I. Offense Caused #

A. Judgement (18) #

judgement - the process of examining facts and arguments, to ascertain propriety and justice

Heb. 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Romans 6:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Victorious Christian Living #

Romans 6:1-2

Introduction

After greatly expounding on justification, Paul now opens with a question that may come to mind by those learning ALL their sins are gone, wiped clean, there is no longer a debt of sin hanging over their head. “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.” (Rom 6:1-2)

Just as if someone physically had foolishly racked up a great amount of debt through a very lavish lifestyle. With no self restraint buying everything and anything they wanted, found themselves drowning in debt, in which they were unable to pay. Justification is having that debt forgiven, wiped clean. That person may think, now, I’m free to spend my money any way I want. No, the one who paid that debt, is now requiring financial responsibility, sanctification. He cleaned up your mess, but expects you to work at keeping things right.

Romans 6:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Deliverance from Sin #

Romans 6:12-23

Introduction

As we continue through the book of Romans, we can see Paul is dealing with “Sanctification”. Salvation occurs the moment you call on Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. It is instantaneous, not a process.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Romans 7:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Deliverance from the Demands of the Law #

Romans 7:1-3

Introduction

Romans Chapter Seven, deals with the Law. We were introduced to Sanctification in chapter six, and he continues to deal with sanctification. In chapter six, he deals with liberalism. That is being free from sin, the mindset can become, do whatever you want. In chapter seven, he deals with legalism. Legalism is the idea that as long as we dress a certain way, or do certain things that we have a higher spiritual position that others. Weirsbe words it this way,

Romans 7:14

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Every Believer’s Conflict #

Romans 7:14-20

Introduction

Can I give you a little reassurance of your salvation tonight. If you are truly born again, you are going to struggle with sin. Lost people do NOT STRUGGLE with sin! It doesn’t bother them to get high, drunk, or live a sinful life. They live that way on a regular basis, without concern.

Some people have been taught certain things are morally wrong. Therefore, they try not to do things, because they are smitten by their conscience from what their mom and dad have taught them. But as society decays, and normal slides, so does morality. Paul really covered that in the first few chapters of Romans. Societal rules become a guide of right and wrong.

Romans 8:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Conflict Resolved #

Romans 8:1-4

Introduction

While Romans 8:1 is the start of a new chapter, it is not the start of a new topic. It carries over from Chapter 7, in which the great conflict within every believer is discussed. It draws to a close with the question, “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” Rom 7:24.

While there is eternal deliverance in Jesus Christ through Salvation, Paul now once again makes a play on words, with condemnation. Not every time that condemnation is used in the Bible is it talking about eternal condemnation.

Romans 8:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Romans 8:11, 12-17

Introduction

I accidentally left out verse 11, which goes with the last passage we covered. And has some very good truths in it that we must cover before moving on to the next set of verses.

The question is asked in Romans 7:24 -

Rom. 7:24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

1. Jesus Christ in Salvation (Rom 7:25)

Romans 8:26

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Help of the Spirit #

Romans 8:26-28

I. Infirmities (26) #

A. Infirmity of failure #

1. Sin keeps us away #

Is. 59:1 ¶ Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

Romans 8:29

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

God’s Purpose #

Rom 8:29

Introduction

A lot of people, baptists and others have greatly confused the idea of predestination. So I want us to take the time to go through these verses and consider what the text is trying to teach us. Many people will take their beliefs, go to the Bible to try to prove what they believe. Let’s take a look at what the Bible teaches, and see for our self.

Romans 8:31

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

More than Conquerors #

Romans 8:31-39

Introduction

Romans chapter 8, is truly a great chapter for every believer. The chapter is ended, recapping some of the mountain peaks of the chapter, but asking a few questions that cause us to review the great truths he has given us. It is a highlight reel of some of the best truths given to us in Salvation.

I. Who shall be against us? (31-32) #

The if is not a conditional, he has clearly laid out the fact that God is for us in this chapter. We are adopted, we are joint heirs with Christ. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us… HE is for us.

A. Who is our enemy? #

1. Satan #

1Pet. 5:8 ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Romans 9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

History Lesson #

Romans 9

Introduction

As you go through the Bible, there is a lot to learn. One of the many things that is learned, is how the author writes. The Books of 1st and 2nd Corinthians were very direct, and straightforward. As he says to them,

1Cor. 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

Romans 10

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Righteousness #

Romans 10:1-11

Intro.

Imagine yourself a Jew, having been given the law, having been God’s people your whole life! Knowing you are to offer sacrifices, and to go to the Temple. Knowing the laws and books of the Bible that had been given to your people to hold on to. Knowing that God for literally thousands of years had worked through your people. Granted it had been a couple hundred years since a prophet actually had a vision, or prophetic Word from the Lord, but still. Then, the Messiah comes, only, the religious jewish leaders rejected him. What do you do? Jesus, was he really the Messiah? Many of the common people had no problem seeing it, but many of the very religious devout jews greatly struggled with how this fit the passages they had spent their life reading. Many struggled understanding how this now worked, it was a completely NEW way!

Romans 11

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

God’s Great Plan #

Romans 11:1-6

Intro.

The Apostle Paul is an excellent teacher. He has a lot of information, and takes great time and energy to teach the point he wants to make in the Book of Romans. I don’t want to get lost in the words of the chapter, but want to take a step back, and get a full grasp on what Paul (and specifically God) is trying to teach in this passage.

Romans 12:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Beseeching #

Romans 12:1

Intro.

In the previous chapters Paul has been teaching very important Theological truths. He has spared no expense of ink in detailing each argument, and laying to rest many side arguments that may come to mind. He now shifts gears completely, and dives into a very practical section of the book. He is careful to transition, based on the truth of the Theological arguments he has presented.

Romans 12:4

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

One Body #

Romans 12:4-13

Introduction

After beseeching believers to present themselves to the Lord, the topic is now turned to the body of the believers.

I. Unity of Body (4-5) #

A. Parts #

1. Membership - in order to be a member, you must be 1. Saved, 2. Scripturally Baptized (or from a church of like faith). #

2. One body - We are talking about one local church here. Many people refer to the "body" of believers #

God purchased the church with his blood!

Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Romans 12:9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Keys to a Holy Life #

Romans 12:9

Introduction

In verses 9-21, we are going to look at Holy living! There are some very, very practical things given in the Word of God, that He expects us to adhere to. They are not written simply so we can read them and be aware of them. They are written, that we may PRACTICE them in our life.

Keys to a HOLY Life – These set the tone for the rest of this chapter. Verse 9 is a foundational truth for the rest of the verses that are given.

Romans 12:10

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Church Checklist #

Romans 12:10-16

Introduction

Last week, we laid a foundation for this week. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” (Rom 12:9). This week, I want to teach more through a check list that we should have in our life. He wrote in the beginning of the chapter concerning presenting our bodies. He then talked about being a part of a local new testament church. Our love is to be sincere. There is a simple list that I want

Romans 12:17

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Be Not Overcome with Evil #

Romans 12:17-21

Introduction

The previous verses we looked at in this chapter really dealt with the believer and his interaction with other believers. I put together a check list for keeping track of your life. The verses we will look at tonight, really deal with living among a lost world that practices evil against you.

By way of introduction, the phrase, “Recompense to no man evil for evil.” sets the tone and theme for these verses. It opens with reference to evil, and closes with reference to evil, and tells us how to behave when faced with evil.

Romans 13:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Christian & The Government #

Romans 13:1-7

Introduction

There are some that would take this passage, and completely separate it from the rest of the passages. It flows very well, as the Apostle was teaching about Christians and their conduct with one another, they then move on to Christians living with lost individuals, and he now continues with the idea of Christians and the state or government.

As we have noticed, the church in Rome consisted of Jewish christians, as well as gentile christians. This teaching applies to both of them. We having a Bible, are given much light into the jewish mindset. The jews were a tough people to govern, because they would not fall in line with the government over top of them. They gave the Roman empire great amounts of trouble. Why?

Romans 13:8

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Practical Christian Living #

Romans 13:8-14

Introduction

Since Romans 12, we have been covering very practical aspects of christian living, where the rubber meets the road. It is so important to understand that. We first saw how christians should treat other saved christians. We looked at the christian and the world, as well as the christian and the government, we now will summarize all of it in our life and testimony.

Romans 14:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Principles to Live by #

Romans 14:1

I. We are the Lords! (1-8) #

A. Diets example (2-4) #

Vegetarian or not (2)
- Don't force it on others.

B. Days example (5-8) 5* #

Holidays - passover, pentecost, feast of tabernacles, new moons etc.

Rom. 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

Romans 15:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Message to the Mature #

Romans 15:1-7

Introduction

Paul makes an appeal to the mature believer. He has just discussed how christians should deal with the world, how they should get along with one another, and he continues just a little more on this theme. He continues to build on the instruction he has given previously.

"We then that are strong" - Strong christians, here is your instruction! This is something for you!

Romans 15:8

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Gentile Ministry #

Romans 15:8-13

Introduction

Paul has been advocating how God desires to save BOTH Jew and Gentile throughout his entire letter to the Romans. There appears to have been a great battle for the Gentiles to adhere to the OT religious laws and completely change their way of life. Jesus should and does change your life.

2 Cor 5:17 – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Romans 16

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Closing Thoughts #

Romans 16:1-2

Introduction

I. Commendation (1-2) #

A. Reception #

1. Sister - saved, sister in the faith #

2. Servant - #

Probably one of the greatest titles one could bear!
- Matt 23:1-12 (11)

Matt. 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

3. Saintly reception - #

brotherly love and kindness!

B. Responsibility #

1. Assist - ministry of helps #

1Cor. 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.