Romans 13 – Living out Christ in society and relationships

 Living out Christ in society                                                        Authorities were created by God (v1, 1 Peters 2:13 – 15) Learn to live under under authority because God is ultimate authority, (v1) Submitting to the authorities is submitting to God.(v2) What occurs when God and man’s authority oppose each other? God’s authority always higher than man’s (Act 5:29) Daniel … Read more

Romans 1-12 – Key Message on Each Chapter

Romans 1-8 Becoming a Christian Romans 1: Introduction Gospel is about Jesus Christ (v3) Jesus was prophesied in the Scriptures through the prophets(v2) Work of the Gospel is for the Jews And for the Gentiles(v14) Gospel is power of God to save Jews and Gentiles(v16) God’s righteousness God righteousness (v17,20)  Man’s unrighteousness (Gentiles) Suppress the truth (v18) … Read more

Romans 10 – Israel of Present

Overview: Chapter 1 – 8: God’s perfect salvation plan for man Chapter 9 – 11: God’s plan for Israel     Chapter 9 – Israel of Past     Chapter 10 – Israel of Present     Chapter 11 – Israel of Future Chapter 12 – 16: Life of Christians Chapter 10 – Israel’s Present Rejection Paul moved … Read more

Romans 9 – God’s Words do not fail

Overview: Romans 12- 16 : (Application of Christian life) Romans 9 – 11 : Israel as a way to answer questions raised from  Romans 1- 8 Question: Did God’s words fail? Paul brings up issue of Jews being cut off from Christ. (v3), But what about God’s promise to Israel: (v4), Jer 31:33 Adoption as sons,Divine … Read more