romans

Passage: Romans 1:18–32 Key Theme: God’s wrath is not arbitrary or impulsive; it is His righteous response to sin and the willful suppression of His truth. Those who reject Him experience separation from His presence and are given over to their own desires, while those who live by faith experience His power and righteousness. Summary: Paul reveals that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all who suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18–32)¹....

Passage: Romans 1:16–17 Key Theme: The Gospel is the power of God for salvation and the ongoing life of the believer. Christ’s finished work—His sinless life, willing death, and victorious resurrection—reveals God’s righteousness and frees us to live unashamed, Spirit-filled, and faithful. Summary: Paul declares that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16–17)¹. Christians should own this truth with holy boldness: we are not better than others, but we are called to a better, holy way of life because the Holy Spirit dwells in us....

Sermon Title: Romans 1:8–15 Passage: Romans 1:8–15 (NKJV) Key Theme: Faith flourishes on the gospel’s basics and matures through the Spirit’s work and sound doctrine; Paul models grateful prayer, mutual encouragement, and readiness to preach. Summary: Paul thanks God that the Roman believers’ faith is widely known. He continually prays for them and longs to visit—not as a celebrity, but as a fellow disciple eager to strengthen and be strengthened by their mutual faith....

Sermon Title: Romans 1:1–7 Passage: Romans 1:1–7 Key Theme: Paul introduces himself and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, establishing his divine calling as an apostle and the foundation of salvation by grace through faith. God sets His people apart for the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel and living in obedience to the faith. Summary: In this introduction to Romans, Paul opens his letter by identifying himself as a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ—called and set apart for the Gospel....