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2. Its purpose and nature are often lost Romans is Paul’s “gospel tract”
The Gospel
Its purpose and nature are often lost
Romans is Paul’s “gospel tract”
The revelation of God’s righteousness
Man is saved from sin & God’s wrath – :18; 3:10-12 (Ps. 14:1-3); 3:21,22
Justification is a gift of God’s based applied based on faith in Jesus – 3:24

3. The Gospel The nature of faith that justifies - Rom. 4
The results of justification – Rom. 5
Living in righteousness – Rom. 6,7,8
The purpose of salvation
Freed from sin / live a holy life – Eph. 1:4
To the praise of the glory of His grace 1:6
The gospel is a message about God and His character, and its purpose is to glorify Him.

4. Many are on the broad road to leading to destruction (Mt. 7:13-23)
The Gospel
Exposes man’s sin & demands humility & repentance - (Mt. 5:3; Acts 17:30)
Many are on the broad road to leading to destruction (Mt. 7:13-23)
God loves you and has a plan for your life, but it is in disregard of who you are and what you have done – not because of it.

5. Dealing with Sin People don’t like to face their sin
God wants us to abhor our sin (Prov. 8:13f; Rom. 12:9).
Reflecting on our sin should cause godly sorrow & repentance (2 Cor. 7:10; 2 Pet. 3:9) resulting in confession, forgiveness & cleansing (1 John 1:9)

6. Promises & Protection Acts 23:11-35
Paul in Jail (Review – 21:27-23:10)
The Lord’s Encouragement – 23:11
A Conspiracy Devised – 23:12-15
They were willing to die in order to murder Paul
Sin blinds and makes people irrational

7. The Conspiracy Discovered Acts 23:16-22
Paul’s nephew hears about the conspiracy and reports it to Paul (16-17)
God most often intervenes in the life of people through His providence
Paul’s nephew reports it to the Roman commander (18-22)

8. The Secret Departure Acts 23:23-35
The Commander’s Plan – vs
Move Paul away from immediate danger
The Commander’s Letter – vs
He made himself look good
He explained the situation – including that fact that Paul had done nothing deserving death or imprisonment
The Journey to Caesarea – vs

11. Ruins of Caesarea

12. Conclusions
Paul had many reasons to be anxious
Jewish leaders antagonistic
40 men sworn to murder him
Still in prison though a Roman citizen
But the Lord was with Paul, so he was at peace – Paul trusted God’s promises

13. God’s Promises
His presence – Mt. 28:20; Heb 13:5
The ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling (Rom. 8:11), sealing (Eph. 1:13), teaching (1 Cor. 1:13; 1 John 2:27)
Eternal Life – 1 John 5:12-13
No fear of devil (James 4:7; 1 Jn 4:4), or people (Mt. 10:28)

14. His work in all situations – Rom. 8:28
God’s Promises
His work in all situations – Rom. 8:28
Casting our anxiety on Him (1 Pet. 5:7) through prayer and receiving His peace - Phil. 4:6,7
There is peace when we believe, trust & obey God.

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