Key Passage: Romans 5:12-21παράπτωμα (trespass) = a false step, a fall, an offenseπαράβασις (transgression) = an overstepping, a crossing of the lineπλεονάζω (pleonazō) — “to increase,” “to multiply”ὑπερπερισσεύω (hyperperisseuō) — “to abound beyond measure,” “to overflow,” “to super-abound”Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?O! Sometimes it causes...  Read More

Key Passage: Romans 6:1-141. The question: does grace change anything? (v.1)2. The truth: you died to sin (v.2–10)3. The implication: you don’t have to obey sin (v.11)WHAT THIS DOES NOT MEAN1. It does not mean you no longer want to sin.2. It does not just mean “you shouldn’t sin”.3. It does not mean you are slowly dying to sin.The Big Shift of Romans 6One side: Grace means sin doesn’t matter.Other...  Read More

Key Passage: Romans 5:1-11Romans 3:21-22Numbers 21:4-9John 3:14-182 Corinthians 5:21Romans 8:31-32Ephesians 2:5-8James 1:2-4I. Peace with God Through Justification (vv. 1–2)II. Joy in Suffering (vv. 3-5)III. The Depths of God's Love in Christ (vv. 6-8)IV. Assurance of Final Salvation (vv. 9-11)Two Benefits of Justification1. Peace with God2. Immeasurable Grace"Between here and heaven, every minute...  Read More

Key Passage: Romans 5:12-21παράπτωμα (trespass) = a false step, a fall, an offenseπαράβασις (transgression) = an overstepping, a crossing of the lineπλεονάζω (pleonazō) — “to increase,” “to multiply”ὑπερπερισσεύω (hyperperisseuō) — “to abound beyond measure,” “to overflow,” “to super-abound”Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?O! Sometimes it causes...  Read More

Key Passage: Romans 4:13-25Galatians 6:3Galatians 3:10Galatians 4:9–11Galatians 1:10; 2:12Galatians 6:12–13Galatians 5:15Galatians 2:13–14Galatians 1:6–71. Introduction2. Quick Recap of Romans So Far3. The Problem Paul Is Confronting (Romans 4:13-164. Why We Default to DIY Spirituality5. What It Produces (Consequences of DIY Spirituality)-Pride and self-deception start the process-Perfection becom...  Read More

Key Passage: Romans 5:1-11Romans 3:21-22Numbers 21:4-9John 3:14-182 Corinthians 5:21Romans 8:31-32Ephesians 2:5-8James 1:2-4I. Peace with God Through Justification (vv. 1–2)II. Joy in Suffering (vv. 3-5)III. The Depths of God's Love in Christ (vv. 6-8)IV. Assurance of Final Salvation (vv. 9-11)Two Benefits of Justification1. Peace with God2. Immeasurable Grace"Between here and heaven, every minute...  Read More