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Freedom  In  Christ
Romans  8:  1 – 17
 
A.   Freedom  From The Condemnation  
       of  The  Law  of  God     (Romans  8:  1)
       1.  The  Law  of  God  Has  Been  Violated    (Romans  8:  2)
             a.  The  Results  of  The  Law     (Romans  8:  2)
             b.  The  Limitations  of  The  Law 
                 (Romans  8:  3,  7:  5,  7 – 8, 12 – 13)
        2.  The  Law  of  God  Has Been  Satisfied  
              By  The  Son  of  God  
              a.   The Son Is God  (Romans  8:  3)
              b.   The Son Is Man 
                   (Romans  8:  3;  II Corinthians  5:  21)
 
B.   Freedom  To  Obey The  Law  of  God      
       1.  The  Obligation To Obey  (Romans  8:  4,  7:  12)
       2.  The Power to Obey    (Romans  8:  4)
            a.  The  Spirit - Filled  Lifestyle    ( Romans  8:  4)
            b.  The  Spirit - Dominated  Mindset    (Romans  8:  5)
            c.  The  Spirit - Produced  Peace   (Romans  8:  6)
            d.  The  Spirit - Empowered  Obedience   (Romans  8:  7 – 9)
            e.  The  Spirit - Sealed Life    (Romans  8:  9)
            f.   The  Spirit - Infused  Life    (Romans  8: 10 – 11)
       3.  The  Battle  to  Obey  God’s  Law  (Romans  8: 12 – 13)
            a.  Kill  Sin    (Romans  8:  13)
            b.  Obey  God’s  Word 
            c.  Pray  to  Your  Father    (Romans  8:  15)
            d.  Produce  Fruit     (Romans  8:  16)
 

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The  Christian’s  Autobiography
Romans  7
 

A.   Condemned  By The  Law 
       (Romans  7:  1)
 
 
B.   Released  From  The  Law’s  Condemnation  and  
       Penalty     (Romans  7:  2 -  6;  Galatians  5:  22 – 23)
 
 
C.   Realizing The  Real  Nature  of  The  Law  
      1.  The  Law  Does  Not  Save 
           a.  The  Law  Arouses  Sin     (Romans  7:  5)
           b.  The  Law  Activates  Sin     (Romans  7:  7)
           c.  The  Law  Energies  Sin    (Romans  7:  7 – 12)
           d.  The  Law  Exposes    (Romans  7:  13)
 
 
D.   The  Agony  an d Battle of  Keeping  The  Law 
       1.  I  Love  God’s  Law     (Romans  7:  14)
       2.  I  Hate  My  Sin     (Romans  7:  14)
       3.  I  Am  Tormented    (Romans  7:  15)
       4.  I  Defend  and  Agree  In  God’s  Law    (Romans  7:  16)
       5.  I  Have  A  New  Identity     (Romans  7:  17 – 21)
 
 
E.   The  Strength  To  Keep  The  Law  
       (Romans  7:  21 – 25,  7:  5 – 6)
 

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True Saving Faith
Romans 4: 1 – 25

Introduction: The Bad News (Romans 3: 10 – 12)
The Good News (Romans 3: 23 – 25)

A. The Unbiblical Options to True Saving Faith
1. Salvation by Works (Romans 4: 1)
a. Self Glory (Romans 4: 2, 3: 27 – 28; Ephesians 2: 8 - 9)
b. Self-Righteousness (Romans 4: 4; Luke 18: 9 – 14)
2. Salvation by Circumcision (Romans 4: 9)
a. The False Power of Circumcision
(Galatians 5: 1 – 4)
b. The Chronology of Circumcision
(Romans 4: 10; Genesis 17: 10 – 24, 15: 6)
c. The Purpose of Circumcision (Romans 4: 11)
3. Salvation by Law
(Romans 4: 13 – 15; Galatians 3: 10 – 17)

B. The Results of True Saving Faith, Righteousness
(Romans 4: 3 – 6, 3: 24 – 26)

C. The Source of True Saving Faith, Grace
(Romans 4: 16; Joshua 24: 2 – 3; Ephesians 2: 8)

D. The Characteristics of True Saving Faith
(Romans 4: 17 – 21)

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Examination of Romans Chapter 3

How mankind falls short of God's Righteousness and how to become righteous in the sight of God.



2 Corinthians 5:21

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Guilty !

The Guilt of The Moralist

Romans 2: 1 – 29



Introduction: Romans 3: 23



A. Guilty of Ignoring What We Know !

(Romans 2: 1)

1. Man Is Utterly Sinful (Romans 2: 1)

2. God Is Absolutely Holy (Romans 2: 2)



B. Guilty of Deficient View of God !

(Romans 2: 3)



C. Guilty of Abusing The Kindness and Grace of God !

(Romans 2: 4)



D. Guilty of Down-Playing God’s Judgment !

1. Judgment Deferred (Romans 2: 5)

2. Judgment Certain (Romans 2: 5; Revelation 20: 11 - 15)

3. Judgment Based on God’s Righteousness

(Romans 2: 5 – 8)

4. Judgment Is Universal (Romans 2: 9 – 11)

5. Judgment Is Fair (Romans 2: 12 – 16; Luke 12: 47 – 48);

Matthew 11: 20 – 23)



E. Guilty of Superiority !

(Romans 2: 17 – 20; Acts 19: 37)



F. Guilty of A Double Standard !

(Romans 2: 21 – 24)



G. Guilty of Majoring on Externals !

(Romans 2: 25 – 29)

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The Gospel of God

Romans 1: 1 – 17



A. The Gospel’s Proponents

1. Paul, The Apostle

a. The Bond Servant (Romans 1: 1; Philippians 3: 4 – 6; Acts 22: 3 - 4)

b. The Apostle (Romans 1: 1; Acts 9: 3 – 15)

2. The Prophets (Romans 1: 2; Isaiah 53: 3 – 12; Genesis 3: 15)



B. The Gospel’s Central Person

1. The Son’s Humanity (Romans 1: 3)

2. The Son’s Deity (Romans 1: 4; Philippians 2: 5 – 7)

3. The Trinity’s Involvement

a. The Father is The Author of The Gospel (Romans 1: 1)

b. The Son, The Enabler of The Gospel (Romans 1: 3)

c. The Spirit, The Facilitator of The Gospel (Romans 1: 4)



C. The Gospel’s Purpose

(Romans 1: 5)



D. The Gospel’s Proclamation

(Romans 1: 8; Acts 18: 2 – 3, 16: 20 - 21)



E. The Gospel’s Partnership

1. His Longing (Romans 1: 9 – 10)

2. His Purpose

a. Encouragement (Romans 1: 11 – 12)

b. Fruit (Romans 1: 13)

* Optimism (Romans 1: 13)

* Obligation (Romans 1: 13)

* Eagerness (Romans 1: 15)



F. The Gospel’s Power

(Romans 1: 16)



G. The Gospel’s Point (Romans 1: 17)

1. The Demonstration of Righteousness

2. The Impartation of Righteousness

3. The Necessity of Righteousness

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Election
Romans 9

A. The Need for Election
1. Man is Hostile Toward God (Romans 9:1-3)
2. Man Abuses God's Blessing and Privileges (Romans 9:4-5)
3. Man Looks For Any Excuse to Deny God (Romans 9:6)

B. The Example of Election
1. Not Based on Man's Effort (Romans 9:6-7)
2. Not Based on Man's Deeds (Romans 9:10-11)
3. Not Based on God's Capriciousness (Romans 9:12-13)

C. Objections to Election
1. It's Not Fair (Romans 9:14-16)
2. It Makes Man a Robot (Romans 9:16-17, 4:5, Joshua 2:10-11)
3. Does God Elect Some to Hell? (Romans 9:18, Exodus 4:21, 7:3, 13)
4. Election is Hard to Understand (Romans 13:48)
5. Does Election Discourage Evangelism? (Romans 10:13-15, Acts 18:9-11)
6. Election is Hard to Accept (Romans 9:19-23)

D. The Objects of Election
1. Gentiles (Romans 9:24)
2. Jews, Remnant (Romans 9:27-29)
3. Those Who Place Their Faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 9:30)

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How to be Absolutely Convinced About Your Salvation
Romans 8:38

A. Accept God's Verdict
(Romans 8:1)

B. Preach the Gospel to Yourself
(Romans 8:2-3, 1:7,15)

C. Live in the Power of The Holy Spirit
(Romans 8:4-16)

D. Focus on Your Future Glory
(Romans 8:18-23)

E. Realize Your Weakness
(Romans 8:26)

F. Embrace God's Providence
(Romans 8:28)

G. Exult in a God-Centered Salvation
(Romans 8:29-30, 1 Peter 1:1-20)

H. Add up All the Evidence
(Romans 8:31-35)

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 Unconquerable
Romans  8:  18 – 39
 
 
A.   We  Have  The  Hope  of  Glory 
       (Romans  8:  18 - 22;  I  John  3:  2;  Genesis  3:  17 - 19)
 
 
B.   We  Have  The  First Fruits  (Down Payment)  of 
       The  Holy  Spirit       (Romans  8:  23;  Galatians  5: 22 – 23)
 
 
C.   We  Have  True  Saving  Faith 
       (Romans  8  ; 24;  Hebrews  11:  1 – 16)
 
 
D.   We  Have  The Holy  Spirit  Praying  For  Us 
       (Romans  8:  26 – 27;  Hebrews  7:  25)
 
 
E.   We Have The Providence  of  God  Enfolding  Us 
       (Romans  8:  28;  Genesis  50:  20)
 
 
F.   We  Have  Assurance  of  An  Unbreakable  Cord  
       of  Redemption   (Romans  8:  29 – 3;  I  Peter  1:  1 – 2;  Acts  2:  23)
 
 
G.   We  Have  The  Sure  Love  of  God 
       (Romans  8:  31 – 39)
 

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Assurance of Salvation
(How to Strengthen Your Assurance)
Romans 8:16

A. Sustain (Embrace) Your New Relationship
(Romans 8:16-17)

B. Suffer Joyfully (Purposefully)
(Romans 8:17-22)

C. Submit to The Holy Spirit
(Romans 8:23, Galatians 5:22-23)

D. Strengthen Your Faith
(Romans 8:24-25, John 6:37, 1 Peter 1:8-9)

E. Supplication and Prayer
(Romans 8:26-27)

F. Sovereignty Exulted
(Romans 8:28, Genesis 45:4-8, 50:20)

G. Salvation Accomplished
(Romans 8:29-30)

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The Blessings of Being In Christ
Romans 8

1. Security
(Romans 8:1)

2. Freedom
(Romans 8:3)

3. Deliverance
(Romans 8:3)

4. Empowerment
(Romans 8:4)

5. Distinction
(Romans 8:5-8)

6. Triumph
(Romans 8:10-11)

7. Victory
(Romans 8:12-13)

8. Adoption
(Romans 8:14-16)

9. Identification
(Romans 8:17)

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Holiness
Romans 6

Introduction
(Philippians 1:6, 2:12)

A. The Imperative of Holiness
(Romans 6:1-2, 1 John 3:7-10)

B. The Possibility of Holiness
(Romans 6:2-11)
1. We Died with Christ (Romans 6:2-3)
2. We Rose with Christ (Romans 6:4)

C. The Exercise of Holiness
(Romans 6:12-14)

D. The Total Commitment of Holiness
(Romans 6:15-19)

E. The Result of Holiness
(Romans 6:21-23)

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Victory  Over  Sin,  Is  It  Really  Possible?
Romans  6
 
A.  How  To  Have  Victory  Over  Sin?  
                  Keys  To  A  Holy  Life      (Romans  5: 12)
 
       1.   You  Need  to  Know  Certain  Truths   (Romans 5: 12)
               a.  We  Have  Died  To  Sin    (Romans  6:  2) 
               b.  We  Have  Been  Baptized  Into  Christ 
                   (Romans  6:  3,  I  Corinthians 10: 2, 12: 13)
                      *   United  In  His  Death      (Romans  6: 3 – 4,  8 – 9)
                      *   United  In  His  Resurrection       
                         (Romans  6:  4 – 5;  Colossians  3:  1 – 3)
             c.  We  Have  Been  Crucified  with  Christ 
                  (Romans  6:  6;  Galatians  2:  20)
 
       2.   You  Need  To  Resist  and  Rebel  Against  Sin 
              (Romans  6:  12 – 13)
 
       3.   You  Need  To  Yield  and  Submit  To  God  
              (Romans  6:  13 – 14;  James  4:  7 – 8)
 
       4.   You  Need  To  Obey  and  Serve  
              (Romans  6:  15 – 22)
 

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The Blessings of Justification: Assurance
Romans 5: 1 – 11

A. Assurance Based on A Sure, Certain Verdict
(Romans 5: 1)

B. Assurance Based on A Changed Status
(Romans 5: 1)
1. Our Former Status
a. We Were Enemies (Romans 5: 10; Hebrews 10: 29 – 31)
b. We Were Dead (Ephesians 2: 1)
c. We Were Enslaved (Ephesians 2: 2 – 3)
2. Our Present State (Colossians 1: 20 – 22)

C. Assurance Based on A Solid Standing
(Romans 5: 2)
1. Jesus Introduced Us to The Grace of God
(Romans 5: 2; I Timothy 2: 5)
2. Jesus Secures Us to The Grace of God
(Romans 5: 2; John 6: 37 – 39, 10: 27 - 28)

D. Assurance Based on An Absolute Hope
(Romans 5: 3)
1. Hope Keeps Us Focused
(Romans 5: 23, 8: 29 – 30; Philippians 3: 12 – 14)
2. Hope Keeps Us Fighting the Good Fight
(Romans 5: 3 – 4)
E. Assurance Based on A Lavished Gift
(Romans 5: 5, 8: 16)

F. Assurance Based on An Amazing Death
(Romans 5: 6 – 11)

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Adam/ Christ
Romans 5:12-21

Introduction: Adam and Christ-The Heads of Two Families

A. Adam
1. The Entrance of Sin (Romans 5:12)
a. Adam is Held Accountable (Genesis 2:7-16)
*The Devastating Effects of Adam's Sin (Genesis 2:18-25)

2. The Consequences of Sin (Death)
a. The Inevitability of Death (Genesis 2:17, 5:5)
b. The Root of Death (Genesis 5:12)
*Illustrated by Infant Death (Luke 1:15, Psalms 22:10, 2 Samuel 12:23)
*Romans 5:13

B. Christ
1. The Extent of The Gift (Romans 5:15-17)
2. The Power of The Gift (Romans 5:16)
3. The Abundance of The Gift (Romans 5:17)
4. The Author of The Gift (Romans 5:18-19)
5. The Depth of The Gift (Romans 5:20)
6. The Purpose of The Gift (Romans 5:21)

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Christ
The Conqueror of Adam’s Sin
A. Adam
1. Entrance of Sin (Romans 5: 12)
a. One Man: Why was Adam Held Accountable
* He was Directly Created by God
(Genesis 2: 7, 5: 1 – 3)
* He was Given A Garden Paradise to Live In
(Genesis 2: 8)
* He was Given A Direct Command By God
(Genesis 2: 16 – 17)
2. Consequences of Sin
a. Destruction (Genesis 2: 18 – 25)
b. Death (Romans 5: 12)
3. The Root of Sin (Romans 5: 13 – 14)
B. Christ
1. The Superiority of Christ’s Gift (Romans 5: 15)
2. The Power of Christ’s Gift (Romans 5: 16)
3. The Abundance of Christ’s Gift (Romans 5: 17)
4. The Author of Christ’s Gift (Romans 5: 18 – 21)

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5 Wonderful Results of Justification
Romans 5:1-11

A. Peace
(Romans 5:1)
1. Cessation of Hostilities (Romans 5:10, Ephesians 2:3)
2. Access Now Available (Romans 5:2)

B. Security
(Romans 5:2)
1. We Have Security (John 6:37-39, 10:29)
2. We Have Joy (Romans 5:2, 8:29-30)
3. We Have Victory (Romans 5:3)
*Trials Produce Perseverance (Romans 5:3)
*Trials Produce Proven Character (Romans 5:4)

C. Love
(Romans 5:5)
1. God The Father, Initiated Love (Romans 5:5)
2. God The Spirit, Internalized Love (Romans 5:5)
3. God The Son, Demonstrated Love (Romans 5:6-8)

D. Salvation
(Romans 5:9)

E. Reconciliation
(Romans 5:10-11, John 14:19)

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Abraham:
A Man of Faith
Romans 4

1. Abraham's Faith Resulted in Righteous Standing (Romans 4:3, 2 Corithians 5:21)

2. Abraham's Faith Was Initiated By God (Joshua 24:2, Ephesians 2:1-6)

3. Abraham's Faith Was Established in Adversity (Genesis 12:1-4, 15:1-6, 17:1-6, 22:1-2)

4. Abraham's Faith Focused on God (Romans 4:3, James 2:23, John 15:13-16)

5. Abraham's Faith Acknowledged His Helplessness (Romans 4:4-8)

6. Abraham's Faith Embraces and Exults The Glory of God (Romans 4:5, 3:24-25, 11:33-36

7. Abraham's Faith Was Not Based on Circumcision or The Law (Romans 4:9-13, Genesis 15:5-6, 16:16, 17:1-24)

8. Abraham's Faith Grows and Develops Into Maturity (Romans 4:18-20, Hebrews 11:8-19)

9. Abraham's Faith Provides a Model for All People (Romans 4:22-24)

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Righteousness Revealed
Romans 3:21-26

1. The Need for Righteousness
(Romans 3:10, 23)

2. The Uniqueness of Righteousness
a. Not Based on The Law (Romans 3:21)
b. Not Separated from The Law

3. The Obtaining of Righteousness
(Romans 3:22)
a. The Substance of Faith (Romans 3:22)
b. The Obedience of Faith (Romans 6:17)
c. The Evidence of Faith (James 2:19-20)

4. The Provision of Righteousness
(Romans 3:22-23)

5. The Result of Righteousness
(Romans 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21)

6. The Gracious Gift of Righteousness
(Romans 3:24)

7. The Price of Righteousness
a. The Substitutionary Death (Romans 3:24)
b. The Public Death (Romans 3:25)
c. The Heart-Breaking Death (Romans 3:25)
d. The Purposeful Death (Romans 3:25)
e. The Painful Death (Romans 3:25)
f. The Righteous Death (Romans 3:25)

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The Final Verdict
Romans 3

A. The Universal Nature of Human Sin
1. None Righteous (Romans 3:10, Judges 17:6, 21:25)
2. None Understand (Romans 3:11)
3. None Seek After God (Romans 3:11, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, John 6:44)
4. None Does Good (Romans 3:12)

B. The Criminal Nature of Human Sin
1. Wicked Speech (Romans 3:13-14)
2. Wicked Ways
a. Murder (Romans 3:15, Genesis 4:8)
b. Misery (Romans 3:16-17)
c. Mutiny (Romans 3:18)

C. The Guilt of Sin
(Romans 3:19-20)

D. The Solution to Sin
(Romans 3:21-24)

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The Jews: A Privileged and Guilty People
Romans 2:17-3:9

A. A Privileged People
1. They Were Blessed
*They Had A Great Name (Romans 2:17)
*They Had A Great Book (Romans 2:17)
*They Had A Great God (Romans 2:17)
2. They Were Enlightened (Romans 2:18)
3. They Were Confident (Romans 2:19-20)

B. A Guilty People
1. Guilty of Not Honoring The Word
(Romans 2:21-23)
2. Guilty of Not Spreading The Word
(Romans 2:24)
3. Guilty of Not Internalizing The Word
(Romans 2:25-29)

C. A Special People
(Romans 3:1,9)
1. Objects of God's Trust (Romans 3:2)
2. Objects of God's Faithfulness (Romans 3:3-4)
3. Objects of God's Grace (Romans 3:5-8)

D. A Needy People
(Romans 3:9-23)

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Satan's Master Deception
Romans 2:1-29

Introduction: A Brutal Exposure of Pagan Sinfulness

A. The Danger of the Religious, Moral Good Person (Luke 18:9-14)
1. A False Sense of Superiority (Romans 2:1)
2. A False Sense of Privilege (Romans 2:2-3)
3. A False Sense of Blessing (Romans 2:4, Acts 14:15-17)
4. A False Sense of Security (Romans 2:6-8)
5. A False Sense of Entitlement (Romans 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:3-5, Luke 12:47-48, Matthew 11:20-24)

B. The Judgment of the Religious, Moral Good People
1. God's Judgment is Justified (Romans 2:1-2)
2. God's Judgment is Delayed (Romans 2:4)
3. God's Judgment is Based on Deeds (Romans 2:6-8, Revelation 20:12)
4. God's Judgment is Fair (Romans 2:9, 12-15)
5. God's Judgment is Accurate (Romans 2:16)

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The Wrath of God
Romans 1: 18 – 32

A. The Source of God’s Wrath
(Romans 1: 18; Psalm 7: 11 – 13)

B. The Cause of God’s Wrath
1. The Ungodliness and Unrighteousness of Men
(Romans 1: 18)
a. Godless Men Suppress the Truth (Romans 1: 18)
b. Godless Men Ignore the Truth
(Romans 1: 19, 2: 15; Psalm 19: 1)
c. Godless Men Exchange the Truth (Romans 1: 21 – 25 )

C. The Result of God’s Wrath
1. Darkness (Romans 1: 21; Ephesians 4: 17 – 18)
2. Release (Romans 1: 24 – 26)
a. Consequences of God’s Release
* Impurity (Romans 1: 24)
* Degrading Passions
(Romans 1: 26 – 27; Leviticus 18: 22)

3. Depravity (Romans 1: 28)
a. Depravity Affecting Criminal Behavior (Romans 1: 29)
b. Depravity Affecting The Workplace (Romans 1: 29 – 30)
c. Depravity Affecting Relationships (Romans 1: 30)
d. Depravity Affecting the Family (Romans 1: 30 – 31)