I yam what I yam… A logical question (6:1) Some possible responses Paul’s gospel answer (6:2-10) We are united to Christ… …and so share in his death to sin …and in his resurrection to new life The prime directive (6:11) In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Who do you think you are? The rule of death: being in Adam (5:12-14) One with Adam (v. 12) The depths of our inheritance (v. 13-14) The triumph of grace: being in Christ (5:15-21) Adam versus Christ (v. 15-17) Adam like Christ (v. 18-19) Why then the law? (v.…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Lost for words? The story so far… (chapter 1-2) The great announcement! (1:1-17) The black velvet backdrop: The wrath of God (1:18-32) Defence #1: The religious exception (2:1-29) Defence #2: The logical exception (3:1-8) The final verdict (3:9-18) The defence rests (3:19-20) Silence and praise before the God and…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The age of outrage The judgers judged (2:1-5) The impartial judge (2:5-11) The perfect judge (2:12-16) The people of the judge (2:17-29) Outrage, grief, and joy under the exposing judgment of God
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The dark backdrop The Darkness: God’s wrath revealed (v. 18) Wrath’s Reason Failed worship (v. 18-20) Exchanged worship (v. 21-25) Wrath’s Expression ‘Giving over’ to our worship (v. 26-31) Wrath’s Denial Group-think worship (v. 32) The wrath of God, the dynamics of sin, and the jewel of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Unbelievable Message: highly exalted, despised and rejected (52:13-53:3) The incredible reason: pierced for our transgressions (53:4-9) The wonderful outcome: the light of life (53:10-12) for the Servant, satisfaction for the many, righteousness The heart of the gospel: guilt, substitution, and grace
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Resolutions and fresh starts Being born again: what is in each person (2:23-25) Being born again: Jesus and the theology professor (3:1-15) A polite approach (3:1-2) An unwanted answer to an unasked question (3:3-15) Being born again: the wonderful news that we’re condemned already (3:16-21) You must be born…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1-4 Words about God 5-6 In the heavens – the champion bridegroom 7-11 Words of the LORD Words to be obeyed Words like God Words which change 12-13 Words for me 14 Our Words
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