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 4:9-16
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 4:18-25
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 5:1-5
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!
If it hasn’t been stated enough, or emphatically enough, it is once again clarified here: “by faith”
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 5:12-17
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, 18-21
Introduction
The message is simple tonight, but I believe it is important for us to grasp the great truth in this chapter.
Heb. 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Rev 20:11-13
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 6:12-23
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 7:1-3
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,