1. That’s not fair! Jesus’ new world order: first shall be last and last shall be first But, is it fair? 2. The Kingdom of Heaven is like this Master of the vineyard and his hired labourers (v1-7) Strange employment & scandalous payment (v17-20) The gentleness and generosity of God (v.13-16) The Kingdom of grace…
One man’s quest for security Question of eternal life (v16) Question of goodness & perfection (v17-20) Is being ‘good’, good enough? (v21) The man’s imperfect response (v22-24) How then will anyone have eternal life? (v25) Impossible with man, but possible with God (v26) But, is it worth it? (v27-30) Can you trust Jesus with…
Questions from the talk on Romans 7:7-25
1. Changing the equation 2. No, not the law The Law is good The Law reveals sin The Law is powerless to stop sin 3. Am “I” the problem? Who am “I”? Am “I” responsible? Am “I” divided? 4. Thanks be to God
Questions from the talk on ROMANS 6:15-7:6
1. We’re all slaves A picture of slavery Two masters and two destinies 2. What freedom do you have? Set free from sin Free in regard to righteousness 3. What fruit do you live for? Disobedience, impurity, lawlessness, death Obedience, righteousness, holiness, life 4. Rules vs. relationship Freed from the law to be…
Questions from the talk on Romans 6:1 – 14
The Bible Talks Romans 6:1 – 14 Just Be Yourself 1. Is ‘grace’ to blame? i. A license to sin? ii. New identity iii. Do you not know about baptism? 2. United in Death i. Crucified and buried ii. No longer enslaved iii. Justified 3. Live for God i. Being who you…
Questions from the talk on Romans 5 second attempt
1. The security of relationship i. Real peace ii. Real comfort iii. Real hope 2. Secure for the future i. The love of God ii. When we were… iii. Now that we are… iv. Much more shall we be… 3. Security that changes history i. Two men who changed the world ii. Gift vs. trespass…