I. EXHORTATION -v. 27--- - Wherever you are in life, you are to conduct-- yourself in a way that imitates Christ-- - It should be known to others that the-- Christian is rightly representing Christ-- - Must think and act in unity according to-- the Spirit. Don't just hear and approve, but-- act in response----II. OPPOSITION -v. 28--- - Opposition is not a reason to fear and-- neglect gospel work-- - In Romans, Paul says to avoid opposers.-- Just keep spreading Gospel, God gives the-- increase to it-- - Reality of our salvation should unite us-- to strive together for Gospel spread----III. REMINDER -v. 29-30--- - Paul can encourage believers who are-- opposed and threatened because he had-- himself experienced all forms of suffering-- even in jail when he wrote this letter----CONCLUSION- Don't be afraid to proclaim Christ despite the opposition that is out in the world. Paul and many others have suffered for the sake of the Gospel to encourage us to strive side by side for the Kingdom

Title- Epilog To Romans - A Warning, an Encouragement and Final Blessing----Scripture- Romans 16-16-20 - 25-27----Thesis-----I - AN INSTRUCTION-----II - A Warning-----Three of their characteristics--- a- They are divisive- -other doctrines-. They sound different- Lit.- -they set traps----- b- They are gifted and appealing, flattery is their main weapon to deceive the naive.---- c- They draw people to themselves. People and the ministry are means to serve their appetites, not to serve Christ and His flock. Practical- on professional ministers.----The instruction- do not engage them, but -avoid- and -turn away- from them.----III - An Eschatological Encouragement---- - The God of Peace -gospel peace- contrasted with the divisions of false teachers.---- - God will soon crush Satan under our feet. -Pulverize, smash, destroy-.---- - 2000 years have gone by, did the promise fail- Etym- evn ta,cei -tachometer - tachycardia-. God will execute the crushing swiftly or, at once.---- - In God's time-measure it is soon, because to Him 1000 years is like one day -2 Peter-. Or, God will crush Satan under your feet decisively and at once. Death and sin will be swallowed up in victory.----IV - FINAL DOXOLOGY vs 25 - It ends as it started - IN THE GOSPEL---- - God will make us stand firm to the end. He will perfect the good work He started-

Acts 2-42-47, 3-1-11----The Healing of the Lame Man-----The Lord was adding day by day to their number. Acts 2-42-47-----The Event - The healing of the cripple man at the Temple-- -Healing common place with Jesus ministry . Matthew 4-23-24, 9-- -Apostles Ministry, Paul in Acts 14-8-11---The Cast - Peter and John-- -Jesus calls them. Matthew 10-1-4-- -Jesus uses them together John 20-2---The Location of healing-Portico of Solomon at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple.---- -The apostles continue to the Temple daily. Acts 2-46-47, Psalm 55-17, Daniel 6-10---Man born lame-- -Over 40 years old-- -John and Peter asked them for alms-- -Peter said, -Look at us-, -Silver and gold I do not have-in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up---- -He jumped up walking, leaping and praising God--- -God used this to further His Kingdom.---Application-- -Who do we see every single day that needs to hear about the Lord of salvation--- -Who can we reach out to with the healing word--- -Are we praising God for what He has done for us--- -Isaiah 52-13-15

1. Phoebe--a- dia,konon - Deaconess--b- Faithful and trustworthy--c- helper of many----2. Priscilla and Aquila--a- They had a church in their house in Rome--b- theologians in their own merits----3. Mary, Tryphoena, Tryposa and Persis, Euodia and Syntyche--a- Hard workers, laboring to exertion and even discouragement--b- Spiritual gifts are not limited to men.----4. Urbanus--a- common name for slaves raised in households--b- addressed as fellow laborer----5. Andronicos and Junias--a- example of perseverance and long track record in Christ----6. Ampliatus - Stachys--a- My beloved in the Lord----7. Epaenetous - first convert in Asia----8. Apelles - held in esteem----9. Rufus - a choice man in the Lord--a- a choice servant in Christ--b- Son of Simon of Cyrene----10. What can we glean from this---a- Paul was not a lone ranger. Paul practiced what he taught.--b- 1 Co 12 - the church is a body with many members.--c- Like Christ, Paul was a people's person--d- Church is a family not a corporation--e- Romans ends in greetings because -Jesus came into the world, to save sinners-

Thesis- Paul's explains his strategy for reaching the Gentiles----1. His drive - Unflinching v15-17--a. Not a burden, but a give--b. Centered on the Gentiles----2. His talk - Unassuming v17-18--a. did not present his credentials--b. -what Christ had done through me---c. No stats but obedience----3. His message - the Unadulterated Gospel v19--a. Signs and wonders - God's imprimatur--b. No platitudes or discourses----4. His ministry - Urban v19--a. Expansion and explosion----5. His target - the unreached v20-24--a. unchartered territory----6. His method - Collaborative--a. Gal 2-9-Rom 9-1-5--b. Upfront with the need for help and fellowship

Thesis- Loving God and Loving Others-----Revival is the Church falling in Love with Jesus all over again.---God uses broken things--1. What is Love--- -Agape, eros, storge, philia- for the good of the other person-- -ahab - OT to love -to breath after- 1 Samuel 18-1-3-- -World vs. Bible - definition of love-- -world-self focused, Bible-other focused-- -Action or Feeling- John 3-16, 1 John 3-16, Romans 5-8, Hebrews 12-2----2. The Greatest Commandment-- -Matthew 22-37-38, Deuteronomy 6-8, 10-12-13, Mark 12-33-34-- -Pictures of the greatest Commandment- Luke 10-38, Luke 17-11-19, Mark 12-41-44, Jeremiah 2-1-2, Malachi 3-16----3. The second Greatest Commandment-- -Love your neighbor as yourself- Galatians 5-13-14, Romans13-8-9-- -We loved because he first loved us- 1 John 4-19-- -Believer Implications to Love- 1 John 2-23-24, 4-20-21, Matthew 5-44, 2 Corinthians 5-14-- -Picture John 13-1-15----4 Conclusion - Applicaation-- -Applying 1st Commandment Consider Jesus- Hebrews 12-3, 3-1-- -Applying 2nd Commandment Consider Others- Hebrews 10-24, Romans 12-10, Galatians 6-10

1. Expectation-a. Deliverance -i. through the prayers of the Philippians-ii. Help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ-iii. Job 42-2-Ephesians 1-11--2. Confliction-a. He is conflicted, and struggles between--i. By dying he gains - hidden in Christ's perfect obedience, and-ii. Afflictions endured in his ministry-iii. His afflictions will be used by the Lord to strengthen His church--3. Conviction -a. Firm in his believe that Christ may be glorified in their life-i. He can give up BUT NO.-ii. The Philippians are important to Christ and Paul, their progress and joy in the faith are his goal.--4. Conclusion-a. Paul put his complete trust in Jesus. Why not you-

Devotion to--1. Apostles' teaching-a. Foundational for spiritual growth of individuals-church-b. Renewing of the mind - 1 Tim 4-11-16-Titus 1-9-Hosea 4-6-1 Peter 2-2--2. Fellowship - Koinonia-a. Same word Phil 1-5 - Partnership-b. Be intentional--3. Breaking of bread and the prayers-a. Lord's Supper-b. Prayer's--4. Wonders-Signs-a. Amazement-b. Mark 16-20 - confirmed their word--5. The Fruit-Characteristics of the church-a. Gal 5-22-b. Christ modeled these pillars--What is holding you back-

Thesis- In light of the Gospel, of Grace, in Christ, we are challenged to serve God 12 serve one another and love our neighbor, despite our differences-----How do we handle sins and flaws in church----How do we deal with weird people in church----How do we distinguish between odd, weird and sinful----What is Biblical Admonition- How does it look like------Dealing with our differences---Admonishing Biblically is not easy or enjoyable.---- 1. Being full of goodness-- --If your brother sins, go rebuke him in private, if he listens, you have gained your brother.--- --Goodness- makes you love your neighbor-- -Goodness presumes kindness in speech-- -Practical- Goodness must operate alone.-- -Not done in rage-- -Not when controlled by anger-- 2. Being filled with all knowledge-- -The Holy Spirit provides discernment and understanding-- -It is the knowledge of God, in the Gospel-- -We should not admonish based on prejudice or preference.-- -We need -truth- to admonish one another.-- -This is a needed passage for churches in our day. 2 Ti 4-2-3-- --Buy the truth and sell it not- Pr. 23-23-- -There are no exceptions admonish one another.----3. Being able to admonish one another-- -Admonition is to be able to instruct, rebuke and teach about doctrine or practice.-- -When admonishing, it's not what I say what matters, but what you hear.-- -That's why we cannot admonish right, without pointing to and remembering Jesus.-- -He is the gardener who fertilizes-- -He is the Prophet who wept-- -He is the Meek and Humble Savior-- -He is the friend of sinners who came to give His life to rescue many-

Title- Joy and Peace in Believing----Scripture- Romans 15-8-12----Thesis- God always intended to include the Gentiles amoung His people----1 Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises to Israel - v. 8----2 Gentile inclusion foretold and fulfilled---- a. From Rejoicing---- b. To Praise---- c. To Obeying---- d. To Hoping