Introduction A. The Old Testament law contains many shadows that point forward to greater things to come (Hebrews 8:1...
The Benefits of Prayer
Introduction A. When our most fervent prayers seem to be going unheeded, we might wonder if God is even listening at all...
Forgiving and Forgiven
Introduction A. The word most often translated “forgive” in the New Testament means to let something go or to leave it...
Repentance
Introduction A. There seem to be a lot of mistaken ideas about repentance. B. If it is necessary for each of us to repent in order to be saved (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30), isn’t it important for us to have a sound understanding of what repentance is and how it is done? I. Repentance leads us to salvation. A. We cannot be saved without it (Luke 13:3). B. There are, however, other requirements for salvation that must not be overlooked (Romans...
Just and Justifier
Introduction
A. The third chapter of Romans probably comes closer than any other single chapter to summarizing Paul’s message.
B. One of the most extraordinary points about God’s plan for redeeming man lies in His ability to justify sinners while maintaining His own justice at the same time.
I. Man has a problem.
A. Man’s problem is sin (1 John 3:4).
B. “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).
C. The problem...