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37 The Free Life of a Christian

If the Christian is not to be subjected to ordinances, what are we to obey---What does life free from the law look like-

The Word Made Flesh

Who or what is the word John begins his Gospel talking about---Ideas and opinions abound, but there is no more important issue than the identity of the Word.

10 Right Words

There is a time to speak, so what should we speak---There is a right time and right way to speak.

20. This is Not the End

What now---Paul thoroughly established universal guilt and the only way of salvation as justification by faith apart from any and all works of the law. How secure is justification- What about the threats to it-

20 This is Not the End

What now---Paul thoroughly established universal guilt and the only way of salvation as justification by faith apart from any and all works of the law. How secure is justification- What about the threats to it-

19 A Pile of Dead Bones

Is faith, or believing, a work---Paul brings the opening section of the letter to a conclusion with the example of Abraham.

36 The Law and the Christian

What is legalism---What is the place of the old covenant law in the life of a new covenant Christian-

35 Authentic Faith

What is authentic faith---How can we have assurance or evaluate true faith-

9 Few Wise Words

What does the use and restraint of words say about us---Proverbs gives many sayings relevant to our speech and consistently distinguishes between the wise and foolish based on the use and restraint of the tongue.

18 Wrath or Grace

Who will be counted righteous before God---Does it have to do with identity or works-

34 Obedience

What is the obedience of faith---Paul wrote that his aim in preaching the gospel was the obedience of faith among all nations.

3 Deliverance on Mount Zion

8 The Power of Words

Some have estimated around 20- of Proverbs deals with words, or our speech, in some way. Why such an emphasis in this book of wisdom-

2 Edom Cut Off

1 Edom Will Be Brought Down

33. Justification

A key question concerning salvation is, how can a sinner be just before a holy God-

33 Justification

A key question concerning salvation is, how can a sinner be just before a holy God-

7 Foolish Children

The fools gallery in Proverbs has many different sketches. There we can find sketches of foolish sons.

32 Regeneration

Why did Jesus tell Nicodemus he must be born again---The night time conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus ties together threads from the Old Testament to explain why new birth is necessary.

6 The Simple and Senseless

What kind of folly is being simple---Simple and senseless are the starting places for us all. What is the hope for the simple-

17 Father Abraham

Is Abraham our father---To speak of Abraham as father to Jews and Gentiles might seem new and innovative, or at least indicative of some major change or reorientation. It may seem that way, but it's actually in the Old Testament and nothing new at all.

31 The Means of the Call

Can we distinguish between the call that is effectual and the call that is resisted---Cornelius provides us a good example of the external call as the normal means of operation of the internal call.

30 Sovereign Call

Some believe and some don't. What is the difference---John 6 presents three different types of people and their response to Jesus Christ.

16 The Beauty of Faith

Were people in the Old Testament saved differently from people in the New Testament, and what is the place of works in a Christian's life- --Paul gives us answers to these perennially perplexing problems.

15 The Math Doesn't Work

If Abraham lived and died thousands of years ago, why should we be concerned about him today---Paul uses Abraham to teach justification by faith apart from works. If you're hoping your good works will outnumber or outweigh your bad works so you can go to heaven, Paul is telling you the math doesn't work.

14 Establishing the Law

What place do works have in salvation---If justification is by faith apart from the works of the law, then Jews and Gentiles are saved the same way.

5 The Sluggard

What is a sluggard---Proverbs sketches the character of a sluggard for us to learn wisdom.

13 Mixed Metaphors

How can a person be justified before God---No one needs to be made guilty. All are guilty. We need to be made right.---Note- We lost about the last ten minutes of audio. That portion of the message is covered in review at the beginning of the next message.

12 Eager to Sin

Under the Power of Sin---Paul gives us what we call total depravity. While total depravity doesn't mean everyone does the most and worst bad they can, it does mean we can get there.

11 Let's Get Absurd

How flexible are you---Paul has shown the Jews are just as inexcusable as the Gentiles are before God's wrath. Trying to play word games will not account for righteousness before God.

10 Religious Rituals

Did you say circumcision---To most, it's a fairly routine medical procedure. To the Jews Paul was preaching to, it was something to boast in.

9 Hypocrisy

Who is that masked man---The Jews had boasted in the law and thought they were exempt from God's wrath. Paul shows the law had become a mask for them whereby they thought they were righteous.

8 The Secrets of Men

Who's to Judge---God is the judge, an impartial judge. When judgment is completely just and impartial, there are no secrets.

29 Sovereign Choice

What does Isaac and Jacob illustrate about election---The unbelief of Israel provided Paul an opportunity to give the clearest and most extensive statement in the Bible on the subject of election.

29. Sovereign Choice

What does Isaac and Jacob illustrate about election---The unbelief of Israel provided Paul an opportunity to give the clearest and most extensive statement in the Bible on the subject of election.

28 Sovereign Substitution

What is the ransom price of a soul---Peter reminds us it is much more valuable than silver and gold.

4 Fear to Be Wise

What does it mean to fear the Lord---Proverbs tells us it is the beginning of wisdom, so it is extremely important.

7 Fair and Equal Treatment

That's Not Fair---We all have a keen sense of not being treated fairly when someone is shown a special favor over us, though we usually don't complain when we receive such a favor. Paul talks about God's judgment and reveals it is both righteous and impartial.

6 Also Without Excuse

Only the Gentiles---After explaining God's wrath being revealed against all ungodliness, Paul goes on to show that isn't only a problem for Gentiles.

27 Sovereign in Salvation

Who or what is ultimate and finally decisive in salvation---Jonah said simply, -Salvation is of the Lord.- But, what does that mean-

26 The Need of Salvation

Due to original sin, the fall, and inherited depravity people need to be saved.--How is that accomplished and why is it accomplished the way it is-----The last ten minutes of audio for this sermon were lost. We apologize for the inconvenience.-

3 Don't Be a Fool

What is folly or foolishness---Proverbs sets folly opposite wisdom and shows a spectrum of folly progressing from simplicity to scorning.

5 Without Excuse

What does it look like for God's wrath to be revealed---Paul writes that it is God giving people up. So, what does that mean-

4 Unashamed

Why was Paul not ashamed of the Gospel---Because it is the power of God to salvation and reveals God's righteousness by faith.

3 A Preacher in Debt

Why did Paul want to visit Rome---He had a few reasons, but his primary reason was the gospel. In fact, the gospel was Paul's priority in all he did.

2 Grace Received

What does it mean that Paul was a slave and an apostle---The salutation of the letter identifies Paul and his message.

1 Introduction to Romans

Who is Paul, and what's this letter about---This sermon launches a new series through the entire book of Romans.

25 Sin

What is sin---We talk about and think about sin as different things, but what does the Bible say about it-

24 The Old Man

What is the old man---Paul refers to the old man in three different letters and his usage is consistent throughout.

2 Get Wisdom

What is wisdom---Proverbs unquestionably teaches wisdom and teaches us to seek wisdom, but is meant by wisdom-