Wrapping Up Romans

10/04/2020 - Dave Riddle

Key Passage: Romans 16:25-27

Now to him... be the glory forever! Amen.

• Romans 16:25, 27

• Glory = doxa (δόξα)
  

 Him who is able to strengthen you...

• Romans 16:25

• dynamos (δύναμαι)= able. to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favourable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom

• stērizō (στηρίζω) = strengthen. To set fast. To turn resolutely in a certain direction. 
  

Good News

• Romans 16:25

• euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) = a good message. Good news!
  

Divine Revelation 

• Romans 16:25-26

• A secret or mystery revealed. Something that had been kept hidden.

• Ours eyes have been opened to the truth of Jesus.
  

Divine Mandate

• Romans 16:26

• epitagē (ἐπιταγὴν) - an injunction , decree, command or mandate. By implication, authoritativeness.
  

...to the only wise God

• Romans 16:27

• We have no shortage of access to facts and opinions.

  • God is the only one who is wise.

• sophos (σοφῷ) - Wise. To have skill or expertise. To best form plans and use the best means for their actual execution. 
  

• Understand his word better

• Live empowered by the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Walk together in community and unity. 

Key Passage: John 2:13-25

Water to Wine

The Gospel of John - Part 4 - 8/30/20

Key Passage: John 2:1-12

It’s a party!

• John 2:2

• 7 days of festivities!

• The highlight of their life

We’ve got a problem.

• John 2:3

• They ran out of wine

  • A huge embarrassment 

I know a guy.

• John 2:5

  • “Do whatever He tells you...”

The first of seven signs 

• John 2:11

• sēmeion (σημεῖον) - an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:—miracle, sign, token, wonder.

• phaneroō (φανερόω) - to make manifest or visible or known what has been hidden or unknown.

  • A sign for his followers to reveal his true identity.

How is Jesus inviting you to take a deeper step of faith?

The Gospel of John - Part 3

8/23/20

Key passage: John 1:35-51

What are you looking for?

• John 1:38
  

Come and see

• John 1:39
  

You will be called Peter

• John 1:42
  

Follow me!

• John 1:43

• Follow = akoloutheō 
  

How do you know me?

• John 1:48
  

The Role of “Others”

• Who are the “others” in your life who pointed you to Christ?

  • Who was your John, Andrew, or Phillip?

• Who are you pointing to Jesus?
  

Customized Connection

• He connected with each disciple in an individualized way.

• He wants to connect with you in an individualized way too!
  

Balance of invitation and challenge 

• Come and see - invitation

• Follow me - challenge 

• You will be called “rock” - challenge
  

The Necessity and Power of Revelation

• John knew Jesus was the messiah through the revelation of the Holy Spirit

• Likewise for Andrew, Phillip, and Peter 

John the Baptist

The Gospel of John - Part 2

8/16/20

Who are you? John 1:19

• I’m not the Messiah - v. 20

• I’m not Elijah - v. 21

• I’m not “the Prophet” - v. 21

• I am a voice crying out in the wilderness “make straight the way of the Lord” v. 23

Where are you from?

• God sent me

  • John’s miraculous birth

  • Luke 1:5-25

What are you here to do?

• I came as a witness to testify about the light. 

  • John 1:7

Why are you doing this?

• The Messiah is coming!

  • John 1:26-27

• The Messiah is Jesus!

  • John 1:29-31

How do you know that?

• The Holy Spirit‘s incredible sign. 

  • John 1:32-34