Intro To Romans

September 18, 2024
Wednesday Evening
Speaker:
Ptr. Devon Ortiz
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In this sermon, the speaker introduces the Book of Romans as the final installment in a journey to preach through the New Testament. Highlighting its rich doctrine and historical significance, the speaker emphasizes that Romans stands as the pinnacle of Paul’s writings, often called his magnum opus. The book’s profound teachings have deeply influenced Christian history, notably sparking the Protestant Reformation and shaping the doctrines of figures like Augustine of Hippo.

The Introduction and Author

The message begins with Paul’s introduction in Romans 1, identifying himself as a servant of Jesus Christ and emphasizing the gospel’s centrality. Paul declares the universality of faith in Jesus Christ, who offers grace and apostleship to all believers.

Doctrinal Significance

Romans delves into the human condition, teaching the depravity of man and humanity’s inability to achieve righteousness apart from Christ. The speaker explains justification as a transformative act of God’s grace, where believers are seen as righteous through faith in Christ, not by their own efforts. This powerful truth highlights the futility of morality as a means to salvation and underscores reliance on Jesus.

Practical Christian Living

The sermon addresses how believers should live righteously, rejecting conformity to the world and embracing a life of faith and holiness. Drawing from Romans 6, the speaker discusses the importance of dying to sin and living as “dead men” to the world’s temptations. This involves daily surrender to God’s will, which brings true freedom and peace.

God’s Sovereignty and Christian Unity

In Romans 9, the sovereignty of God is explored, showing His ultimate control and authority over all things. The speaker warns against attempting to live independently of God, urging submission to His will. Romans 12 and 16 emphasize practical guidance for living in unity with fellow believers, avoiding division, and pursuing kindness and love.

Encouragement and the Power of the Gospel

The sermon concludes with the hopeful message of Romans 10:9-10, where salvation is presented as accessible to all who confess and believe in Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes the need for ongoing reliance on God, not only for salvation from sin but also for daily struggles with self, the world, and spiritual opposition. This recurring dependence highlights God as the ultimate restorer who offers grace, peace, and righteousness.

The Wages of Sin and Redemption

The message also examines the consequences of sin, as outlined in Romans 6:23: “The wages of sin is death.” Sin separates humanity from God, bringing destruction and death to relationships, peace, and the environment. However, through Christ, God restores what sin has broken, offering believers a path to renewed fellowship and eternal hope.

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Justification
Grace
Faith
Salvation
Righteousness
Gospel
Sin
Redemption
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