Grace Bible Church Fallon, NV

Salvation Confirmation

Romans 8:14-16 Mike Rosario

1. It is a Victorious Life,  vs. 12-13
2. It is a Guided Life,  vs. 14
   1. To Get it [Illumination]
   2. To Grow from it [Sanctification]
3. It is an Intimate Life,  vs.  15-16

The Duty of Winning

Romans 8:12-13 Michael Rosario

1. It is a VICTORIOUS life,   v.12-13
   1. Because of the ADVANTAGE we now have, v.12
      • ”So then/Therefore…”
   2. Because of the ASSOCIATION we now belong to, v.12
      • ”…brethren…”
   3. 3rd-Because of the ATTACHMENT we now feel, v.12
      • ”we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh…”
   4. Because of the ABILITY we now operate with, v.13
      • ”for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit…”
   5. Because of the ACTION are now called to, v.13
      • ”…you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”

How the Spirit Defines a Christian part 2

Romans 8:9-11 Mike Rosario

1. The Fleshly Man
2. The Spiritual Man   vs.9-11
   1. His Sphere vs.9
      • However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.
   2. His State vs.10
      • And if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of the righteousness.
   3. His Service vs.11
      • But if the Spirit of Him who rasied Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you.

How the Spirit Defines a Christian

How the Spirit Defines a Christian

Romans 8:5-8 Mike Rosario

1. The Fleshly Man
   1. His Spirit
      • For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh...
   2. His State
      • For the mind set in the flesh is death... because the mind set in the flesh is hostile toward God...
   3. His Service
      • ...for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so; and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Free From Damnation part 3

1. The Preeminent Truth for all who are redeemed, vs. 1
2. The Perfect Explanation, vs. 2-3
3. The Prevailing Purpose for all who are redeemed, vs.4
   1. A Practical Standard
      • in order that the requirement of the Law..
   2. The Possibility
      • ...might be fulfilled in us,...
   3. The Power
      • ...who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Free From Damnation part 2

Mike Rosario Romans 8:2-3

1. The Preeminent Truth for all who are redeemed, vs. 1
2. The Perfect Explanation, vs. 2-3
1. reason: Conversion
1. For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death
2. reason: Substitution
1. For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh...
3. reason: Propitiation
1. ...and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh,

Free From Damnation, Part 1

Romans 8:1, Michael Rosario #1-The preeminent Truth for all who are redeemed, vs. 1 1-All believers are justified 2-Justification lasts forever 3-There is not one single sin nor many sins that could undo justification 4-Justification comes with the strongest protection in heaven and on earth

Portrait of a Mature Christian, part 2

Romans 7:18-25  Michael Rosario #1-You Experience the CONFLICT, vs. 14-17 #2-You Know the Culprit, vs. 18-20 #3-You See the Chasm, vs. 21-23 #4-You Live By the Conclusion, vs. 24-25

Portrait of a Mature Christian

Mike Rosario Romans 7:14-17

1. You Feel the Conflict  vs. 14-17
1. You have barriers to obeying the Law of God,  vs. 14
2. You hate what your life is producing  vs. 15
3. Your will lines up with the Law, yet you still disobey  vs.16
4. Your problem is not your new nature, vs. 17

Why We Needed The Law part-2

Mike Rosario Romans 7:7-13 Today we will be picking up from point 2. FLESH = What is it?

1. Because it Revealed Sin's Presence,  vs.7   How?
1. By Setting up the Divine Standard
• On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law;
2. By Exposing the True meaning is Sin
• ...for I would not have known about coveting...
3. By Reinforcing it through Written Revelation
• ...if the Law had not said...
2. Because it Kick-started Sin's Plan,  vs.8-11
3. Because it Uncovered Sin's Pretense,  vs.12-13

Why We Needed The Law

Mike Rosario Romans 7:7-13 FLESH = What is it?

1. Because it Revealed Sin's Presence,  vs.7   How?
1. By Setting up the Divine Standard
• On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law;
2. By Exposing the True meaning is Sin
• ...for I would not have known about coveting...
3. By Reinforcing it through Written Revelation
• ...if the Law had not said...

Released From The Law

Mike Rosario Romans 7:1-6

1. It Comes Under an Unarguable Authority, vs.1
2. It Carries a Life Long Power,  vs. 2-3
3. It Can Only be Terminated One Way,  vs. 4-6

• The only Process that will do, 4a
• The only Person that can replace, 4b
• The only Purpose that will satisfy, 4c-6

True Freedom part-2

Mike Rosario Romans 6:18-23

1. The Obstinate Problem  vs. 15
2. The Obvious Principal  vs. 16a
3. The Overwhelming Proof   vs. 16b-23

• Obedience, 17
• Righteousness, 18-19
• Eternal Life, 20-22

4. The Overriding Premise vs.23

True Freedom

Mike Rosario Romans 6:15-17

1. The Obstinate Problem  vs. 15
2. The Obvious Principal  vs. 16a
3. The Overwhelming Proof   vs. 16b-23

Die to Live part-4

"The Battle for Holiness" Romans 6:11-14

1. Make an Affirmation, vs.11
2. Reinforce your Resistance,  vs.12
3. Use Your Weapons for God's Good,  vs 13-14

Die to Live part-3

"Ingredients of Sanctification" Romans 6:1-5 (review)

1. Raising a Stir  v.1
2. Reaching a Solution v.2
3. Reasoning from Sense vs.3-10

• We've been made One with Jesus v.3a
• We've been given New Life with Jesus v.3b-5
• Our old Nature was Shut Down with Jesus

• Fact: Crucifixion
• Fact: Domination
• Fact: Emancipation

Romans 6:8-10 (today's message) 4. We Finish our relationship to Sin with Jesus,  vs.8-10

• It provides the basis for Faith  (v.8)
• It sharpens our Focus  (v.9a)
• It Proves it is Final  (vs.9b-10a)

How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?

Teacher: Mike Springfield 1 Peter 2:1-3

1. The Command: We are to Crave God's Word (v.2)
2. The Obstacle: Sin (v.1)
3. The Result: Spiritual Growth (v.2)
4. The Motivation: The Kindness of the Lord (v.3)

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy for the Next Generation

Today we were honored to be taught God's Word by Roland Sanchez. Roland is a family pastor at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington.  You can view his Profile and blog by clicking here. Roland Sanchez 7/27/08 Today's Message: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy for the Next Generation Psalms 78:1-8

Mandate #1 - Teach them the worth of God.

Mandate #2 - Teach them the word of God.

Mandate #3 - Teach them to worship God. 

The Shocking Sin of Not Being Satisfied

Today we were honored to be taught God's Word by Jerod Gilcher. Jerod is currently attending Masters Seminary. He will finishing up there next summer. Jerod Gilcher 7/20/08 Today's Message: The Shocking Sin of Not Being Satisfied Jeremiah 2:9-13 Indictment #1- Pagans are more devout than you. (vv.9-11) Indictment #2- The Heavens witness aginst you. (v.12) Indictment #3- You turn from the one who satisfies. (v.13) Conclusion

1. The fountain of living water is Jesus Christ.
2. The way we get satisfied in Jesus is, feasting on scripture and the banquet of prayer.
3. Only being satisfied in Christ kills the power of sin.

Die to Live part-2

Romans 6:1-5

1. Raising a Stir  v.1
2. Reaching a Solution v.2
3. Reasoning from Sense vs.3-10

• We've been made One with Jesus v.3a
• We've been given New Life with Jesus v.3b-5
• Our old Nature was Shut Down with Jesus

1. Fact: Crucifixion
2. Fact: Domination
3. Fact: Emancipation