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Romans 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

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1 Romans 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last

2 Romans to date 1v18-3v20Sin, Wrath & Judgement 3v21-26Justified by faith in Jesus’ death 3v27-4v25Abraham – father of faith for all 5v1-21Joy, peace & love; Adam & Jesus 6v1-23What about sin as Christians? 7v1-25Dead to law; struggling with sin 8v1-39Total security in Abba’s love

3 Romans 9 What about Israel (the Jews)? – Is the Church the new Israel?

4 Romans 9 What about the Jews? – God chose them... (election v11)...but not all of them (e.g. Isaac v Ishmael; Jacob v Esau) – God does not ‘owe’ mercy to anyone We all deserve justice & judgment – Gentiles benefit from Jews rejection of gospel Right standing by faith, not law

5 Romans 9 Paul’s passion for his peoplev1-5 – Myself cursed for their sake – Jewish credentials: Adoption as sons Covenants, receiving law Temple worship & promises Patriarchs Human ancestry of Christ

6 Romans 9 God’s purpose in electionv6-15 – Did God’s word fail? Abraham’s decendants – not all children? – Isaac not Ishmael- promise – Jacob not Esau- love or hate – God chose some but rejected others! – Is God unjust? – God’s prerogative- mercy, compassion How do we see it?

7 Romans 9 God’s purpose in electionv16-21 – God’s mercy not man’s effort – Pharoah – free will? Raised on purpose- display power, proclaim name Hardened by God? - see Ex 7v13; 8v15,32; 10v20, 27 – Who resists his will? I have no choice- I’m not responsible! Who are you?- pot talking back to Potter

8 Romans 9 God’s purpose in electionv22-29 – Revelation Wrath, power- patience? Riches of glory- mercy – Prepared in advance- I will…! Destruction or glory- remnant only saved Called out, loved- sons of the living God From Jews AND Gentiles

9 Romans 9 Stumbling stonev30-33 – Righteousness - by faith, not works – Jews pursued - Gentiles obtained – Trust in Him- no shamec/f Heb 12v2 – Christ crucified-1Cor 1v23


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