Living by Faith:  Father Abraham Romans 4:1-25   He (Abraham) is the father of us all.  4:16b And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.  James 2:23 The testimony of the Old Testament is that all must be justified [...]

Living by Faith:  Justified Freely Forever Romans 3:21-31   The gracious, sacrificial cross work of Christ provided for all who are totally depraved the opportunity to be declared righteous by faith. 3:21-26 The gracious cross work of Christ for the sins of the world is revealed in the word of God. 3:21 The gracious cross [...]

Living by Faith:  Matters of the Heart Romans 2:6-29 “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17b   God graciously rewards believers when we live righteously in this life. 2:6-7   God impartially judges all those who reject his son and live for themselves.2:5,8-9,11   God’s righteousness is revealed in us when we obey His [...]

Living by Faith:  No Excuses! Romans 1:18-2:5 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23 All of humanity deserves God’s wrath because they have chosen to reject God, who is revealed to them in the creation, and live a life of wickedness. 1:18-23   The wrath of God includes [...]

Living By Faith: The Power of the Gospel Romans 1:1-17   Paul establishes his spiritual connection with the saints in Rome by explaining the call of God on his life to proclaim the glorious gospel of grace to Gentiles and reminding them of God’s call on their lives to belong to Jesus Christ by faith. [...]

Bearing Spiritual Fruit John 15:1-17   Main Idea: Our deep, intimate, dependent, love relationship with Jesus flourishes with spiritual fruit and brings glory to God when we choose to obey Him. 15:1-17   Jesus teaches all those who have trusted in him for salvation to live with Him in deep intimate fellowship. 15:1-6 Jesus is [...]

The King Is Coming: He Will Make Everything New Revelation 21:1-22:21 “Behold, I am coming soon!  Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.” Revelation 22:7   Context:  In light of the imminent return of Christ, God has promised to make everything new.  21:5   The faithful are promised to [...]

The King is Coming:  His Millennial Reign Revelation 20:1-15 “Behold I am coming soon!  Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.”  Revelation 22:7   Context:   Our warrior king will demonstrate his authority over Satan by confining him to the abyss for a thousand years. 20:1-3 Our warrior king [...]

The King is Coming: King of kings and Lord of lords Revelation 19:1-21 Behold, I am coming soon!  Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. Revelation 22:7   Main Idea: When you know that your warrior king will ultimately destroy the world system and defeat the forces of evil [...]

The King Is Coming: Woe to the Worldly! Revelation 17:1-18:24  “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.”  Revelation 22:7 Context:  During the great tribulation Babylon, is the headquarters of the antichrist and all that is evil in the world and in opposition to God [...]