Grace Bible Church Fallon, NV

Lessons Learned From Paul's Risks in Writing Romans

Romans 15:14-16 Michael Rosario 1.  Because they CARE about your spiritual life, v. 14 2.  Because they are COMPELLED by their Sovereign Leader, v. 15 3.  Because they CARRY the souls of the converted to the throne of God, v. 16

Encouraging One Another with Joy Rooted in God's Sovereignty

Romans 15:7-13 Michael Rosario 1.  Joy over the Servant's FAITHFULNESS, v. 7-9a 2.  Joy over Scripture's FULFILLMENT, v. 9b-12 3.  Joy over a satisfying FULLNESS, v. 13

Pleasing One Another with an Eternal Purpose

Romans 15:1-7

11/28/10

Pleasing one another with an eternal purpose.

1. How?
   1. Carry their own BURDEN
   2. Seek their BENEFIT
   3. Follow your PATTERN
   4. Base everything on the BOOK
   5. Depend on the divine BOUNTY
   6. Make God's GLORY the BOTTOM line

From Rebuke to Repentance 2

1 Samuel 12:12-25 Joel Dunkin E. Requires CONSUMMATION, v. 12-15 F. Requires CONFIRMATION, v. 16-18 G. Requires CONVICTION, v. 19 H. Requires COMPASSION, v. 20-25

From Rebuke to Repentance

1 Samuel 11:14-12:11 Joel Dunkin A. Requires CRIME:  Context B. Requires COURAGE, v. 11:14-15 C. Requires CHARACTER, v. 12:1-5 D. Requires CONCERN, v. 12:6-11

Strengthening One Another Without Offense 2

Romans 14:16-23

Michael Rosario

4. Don’t BLOW your body-interacted WITNESS, v. 16-19

5. Don’t BOTCH your beloved’s WORK, v. 20-21

6. Don’t BARE your blessed FREEDOM, v. 22-23

Strengthening One Another Without Offense

Romans 14:13-15 Michael Rosario 1.  Don't BLOCK your brother's WAY, v. 13 2.  Don't BLISTER your brother's WARMTH, v. 14-15a 3.  Don't BURY your brother's WILL, v. 15b

Welcoming One Another With Grace 2

Romans 14:1-12 Michael Rosario Why should we receive each other this way (v.1)? 1.  Because the Lord ACCEPTS all Christians, v. 1-3 2.  Because the Lord ATTENDS all Christians, v. 4 3.  Because the Lord has AUTHORITY over all Christians, v. 5-9 4.  Because the Lord ACCOUNTS all Christians, v. 10-12

Welcoming One Another With Grace

Romans 14:1 Michael Rosario 1st-There are weak CHRISTIANS in the Church

Remember Romans? 2

Romans 1-13 Michael Rosario 1st-You were under God’s WRATH, 1-3:20 2nd-Christ died for the UNGODLY, 3:21-4:25 3rd-You were made INCOMPARABLY, 5:1-8:39 4th-You are preserved by God's UNBREAKABLE promise, 9:1-11:36 5th-You were given power to live SPIRITUALLY, 12-13

Remember Romans?

Romans 1-13 Michael Rosario 1st-You were under God's WRATH, 1-3:20 2nd-Christ died for the UNGODLY, 3:21-4:25

How Do I Recognize the Church? 14

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 16.  The reproducers of disciples:  SHAPING, Matthew 28:16-20 1st-The training has a MANDATORY condition, v. 16-17 2nd-The training has a MOTIVE, v. 18 3rd-The training has a MISSION, v. 19 4th-The training has a MEMBERSHIP, v. 19 5th-The training has a METHOD, v. 20 6th-The training has a MEDIUM, v. 20

How Do I Recognize the Church? 13

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 15.  The proclaimers to lost people:  SPOKESMEN, I Peter 2:1-12 1st-WE ARE POSITIONED to be His proclaimers, v. 1-9d, 10 2nd-PURPOSE for His proclaimers, v. 9e 3rd-PERSEVERANCE needed as His proclaimers, v. 11-12

How Do I Recognize the Church? 12

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 15.  The proclaimers to lost people:  SPOKESMEN, I Peter 2:1-12 1st-WE ARE POSITIONED to be His proclaimers, v. 1-9d, 10

How Do I Recognize the Church? 11

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7 2nd-The mental ENERGY behind love, Heb. 10:24-25 3rd-The EXALTED aspect propelling love, I John 2-4 4th-The EXCELLENCY of love, I Cor. 13 5th-The EFFORT to grow in love, I Thes. 4:9-12

How Do I Recognize the Church? 10

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7 2nd-The mental ENERGY behind love, Heb. 10:24-25

How Do I Recognize the Church? 9

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 14.  The assembly of love:  SELFLESSNESS 1st.-The EXTREME seriousness of love, Rev. 2:1-7

How Do I Recognize the Church? 8

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 13.  The field for shepherds:  SHEPHERDING, I Peter 5:1-5

How Do I Recognize the Church? 7

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 12.  The outlet for servants:  SUPPORT, I Tim. 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 1st-It is an OFFICIAL ministry, I Tim. 3:8 2nd-It is a SHARED ministry, I Cor. 3:5-8, 16:15-18 3rd-It is a QUALIFIED ministry, I Tim. 3:18-13 4th-It is a PROMINENT ministry, Acts 6:1-6 5th-It is a MATURING ministry, Eph. 4:12-16 6th-It is a SACRIFICIAL ministry, Phil. 2:17-29

How Do I Recognize the Church? 6

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 12.  The outlet for servants:  SUPPORT, I Tim. 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 1st-It is an OFFICIAL ministry, I Tim. 3:8 2nd-It is a SHARED ministry, I Cor. 3:5-8, 16:15-18