Arise and Abide

Reading from Romans 6:15-23~Slaves to Righteousness~ Scripture reading followed by discussion continuing to look at sin not being our master. but still crouched at our door. God’s warning to Cain was also an invitation to learn from God. We do not continue in sin because sin inevitably becomes our master and we cannot serve two masters.

Reading from Romans 6:1-14~Sin’s Power is Broken~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at sin not being our master but still crouched at our door. God’s warning to Cain was also an invitation to learn from God.

Reading from Romans 5:12-21~Adam and Christ Contrasted~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at sin not being counted as sin before the law. Looking at Cain and Able and God’s handling of the situation. Looking at the magnitude of many sins and how huge Christ’s sacrifice is, was, and always will be.

Reading from Romans 5:1-11 ~Faith Brings Joy~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at perseverance producing character. The contrast between being an enemy of God and a friend.

Reading from Romans 4:1-25 ~The Faith of Abraham~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at how God makes us right through the faith in Jesus and how faith is truly what is pleasing to God.

Reading from Romans 3:21-31~God Remains Faithful, All People Are Sinners~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at how we all fall short of the Goodness and Glory of God. Why is it that blood must be shed for the atonement for sin? God was willing to go to any length to restore us into right relationship with Himself.

Reading from Romans 3:1-20~God Remains Faithful, All People Are Sinners~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at God showing no favoritism and at the same time, being highly favored as children of God. Israel is God’s chosen people because of God’s goodness alone.

Reading from Romans 2:17-29~The Jews and The Law~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul calling out some of the Jewish believers who think they know more about God because they had the Law before the gentiles had Christ. The law of God is a law of love.

Reading from Romans 2:1-16~God’s Judgement of Sin~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul calling out the way we point to other’s sins in judgment while not acknowledging our own heart’s propensity towards the same things. What scripture says about the good people that lived without the knowledge of Judaism or Christianity.

Reading from Acts 20:2b-3a & Romans 1:1-32 ~Paul’s Final Advice, Paul’s Final Greeting~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul setting up his letter to the believers in Rome, his heart, the Gospel, our sin nature, surrender, and sanctification.