2012-08-12
Building on Firm Foundations: Righteousness by faith
Steve Lane

B. Review Introduction to Romans
What are you counting on to be accepted by God?
Justification by Faith alone
Victorious living
Key verses: Living by Faith, We are all in the same boat, The mirror of the Law..
Key Words: righteousness [justified, just] Faith [believe], Law, Sin, Gospel, Baptized, Death, Life [New Life]

C. Paul accepts the responsibility to bring the Gospel to all people
Romans 1:1,5 What about us?
Obedience that comes through faith

D. Paul is ready to be encouraged and to encourage them with the magnificent truth about faith
Romans 1:11-12 We should participate. Encourage and be encouraged.

E. Paul’s passion for the Gospel
Romans 1:14-16 Our goal: Truly understand and we too will be passionate

F. The Gospel is the power to transform and the power to deliver all who believe
Romans 1:16-17
Romans 3:10-12
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 8:1-2
Galatians 2:20
In the Gospel is a plan for God to impart His Righteousness to us. [Amazing?!] Every person will stand before God (Rom. 3:10-12, Eph. 2:8-9)
Grace Alone through Faith alone in Christ alone – or just point
Our desperate situation; spiritual poverty and the unattainable righteous… Satan will trick and blind you any way possible to keep you from receiving…

Standard Tricks:
(Romans 8:1-2) (Gal. 2:20) The Righteous will live by faith.
Many refuse to accept God’s offer of deliverance because they are afraid...

Today’s Application:
You may not understand all, but is the door open? Romans 1:16 - 17
The power of God for the salvation of everyone who; gets their act together?? Believes!!
What is holding you back? Have you struggled with surrender? How do you let go of something you want to hang on to? How do you change that thing that trips you up time after time?