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Strengthen by the Gospel // Or My First Post-Undergrad Sermon

Intro: Thank you all for coming and for allowing me to preach here this morning. I will briefly introduce myself to y\’all and then we\’ll get going. My name is Evan Griffey. I am a Lynchburg College 2018 graduate of Religious Studies and History; with the intent of going into full-time ministry. Since graduation, IContinue reading “Strengthen by the Gospel // Or My First Post-Undergrad Sermon”

Predestination in Ephesians 1:4-6 & Romans 8:28-35

This study will be a brief explanation of the high, biblical doctrine of predestination as Paul sets forth in Ephesians 1:4-6 and in Romans 8:29-30. This will not be an exhaustive study of the text nor the doctrine itself; merely a brief study where I will try and show the love and free grace ofContinue reading “Predestination in Ephesians 1:4-6 & Romans 8:28-35”

Romans 15 & 16

So last week we discussed those who are weak and strong in the faith; those who needed more rules and regulations to stand and those that simply needed Christ. Here, Paul begins to close his letter to the Romans thru a series of triune exhortations to live the example of Christ and finally closes withContinue reading “Romans 15 & 16”

Romans 13

Paul continues his application of the mercies of God into this chapter; one of the results of a “renewed mind” (12:2) is submission to the governing authorities to honor God and, also, loving man. 13:1-7 13:1 So who instituted our governing authorities? God. This lesson will mostly focus on Government; but what otherContinue reading “Romans 13”

Romans 12

Thus far, Paul has explained the Gospel and all that God has done for in Christ; now Paul will explain what affects the Gospel is to have on our life from here on out in his letter to the Romans. 12:1-2 12:1 Here, Paul presents the order of worship for us; doctrine then duty. First,Continue reading “Romans 12”

Romans 10

Having thoroughly proven man’s condemnation under God’s law and God’s provision of salvation for mankind Paul, in chapters 9, 10 and 11 will deal with the Jew and their present condition and their future in God’s plan. 10:1-4 For whom is Paul praying for? The Jews; his kin because they are still lost. AndContinue reading “Romans 10”

Romans 7

So chapter 6 Paul proved that our sanctification is by faith in Christ alone and have been brought under a new law. Chapter 7 Paul will show us the motivation for seeking Christ in daily Christian living. 7:1-6 7:1-3 Basically what Paul speaks of here is that According to law, a woman is bound to herContinue reading “Romans 7”

Romans 6

Paul having proven the doctrine of justification now moves to discussing the doctrine of sanctification, which is the natural fruit of justification where God produces actual righteousness in the believer. 6:1-14 6:1 Through verse 1-10 Paul will begin his lesson on sanctification by arguing that in spite of their past, all whom God has justifiedContinue reading “Romans 6”

Romans 5

Two weeks ago Paul confidently proved that we are justified/made right with God through faith in the Christ. Now Paul will show us the fruits of this justification. 5:1-5 5:1 What is the fruit of our justification that Paul mentions here? “peace with God” Is this “peace” internal or external”? It’s an externalContinue reading “Romans 5”

Romans 4

Having sufficiently shown the condemnation of Jew and Gentile in chapters 1-3 and showing us the instrument of righteousness, that is faith, here in chapter 4 Paul primarily looks to Abraham, a major figure of the OT and patriarch to the faith, to prove that our right stating with God is by faith alone andContinue reading “Romans 4”