After declaring that salvation is free to all and announcing the good news that “everyone who call on the name of the Lord will be saved” (without distinction), Paul now declares to us the necessary means of grace that God uses to save sinners. Once again, we will see the doctrine of effectual calling is Biblical. The text…

The question of assurance of salvation is crucial for all of us. How can we know that we are saved? After explaining the sovereignty of God in salvation and describing the failure of Israel to embrace the promises of God by faith, Paul makes clear the freeness of the gospel. He describes the way that…

Paul continues with his thesis that the gospel is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. He continues to describe the problem with Israel and makes the bold statement declaring Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. We will consider what Paul means by this profound statement…

Paul continues to proclaim his thesis that the gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16) Paul now demonstrates how the Old Testament foretold that the New Israel would be made up of Jews and Gentiles together. We are reminded not to…

As we continue in Romans 9, Paul describes God’s purposes in the gospel to reveal his attributes of both justice and mercy. Our text is Romans 9:22-29. The message is entitled The God-centered Gospel. We will consider these five points: The two-fold desire of God. The two kinds of vessels in his hands. The great patience of…

As we continue in Romans 9, Paul deals with three objections that will be raised against the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. Paul anticipates what people will say as they follow his argument.  Paul makes himself clear so as to justify God and exalt God’s sovereign grace in salvation. The text is Romans 9:6-21. God’s…

As we move from chapter eight of Romans to chapter nine, we go from the heights to the depths. The apostle shifts from expressing great joy and confidence to expressing great anguish of heart.  We will be talking about the mystery of the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation and godly concern over the plight…

We will be finishing our study of Romans chapter eight. In our text Paul drives home the implications of the sovereign love of God in salvation for believers. Our text is Romans 8:31-39. We will consider these four points:

We will continue to see Paul’s description of the sovereignty of God in our salvation and what it means for us. In our text, Paul lays out what has been called “The Golden Chain of Salvation.” We will consider these four points: 1.  The fountain and source of salvation. 2.  The goal of salvation. 3.  The order of…

We will be focusing on one verse, which is a sermon in itself. Romans 8:28 is perhaps the most quoted and well-known verse in the New Testament. It is also the most misquoted and misunderstood verse. We will consider this wonderful verse and how Paul continues to encourage us in this chapter. The message is entitled The Most…