Being united to Christ changes our relationship to sin.

At the Lord’s Supper, believers benefit from Christ’s certain victory for his church, certain union with his church and certain sustainment of his church.

“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.’” (Luke 22:19).

God’s assurance is rooted in his love, which brings us a new reason for joy, and through Christ we receive God’s grace, which give us a new purpose. “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)

God justifies his people by faith and his promise to them rests on grace (i.e. a gift of undeserved favor). Every believer is a member of God’s family.

God is completely gracious, effective and fair to save all kinds of people who believe in Jesus.

Jesus came into the world to save his people from their sins that they might be unified in their obedience of faith and humble in their mission to the world.

The covenant that God establishes with his people is indelible and enduring.

The self-righteousness and self-reliance of sinful humanity suppresses God’s truth and leads us to inadequate solutions to solve our sin problem. "Obeying the truth" i.e. repenting and believing the gospel leads us to genuine hope and spiritual transformation.

Paul wrote Romans so united, humble Christians would be prepared for gospel partnerships essential to the hope of the world. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..." (Romans 1:16).

In Romans 1, Paul sets forth the theme of the letter, his purpose for writing it and why he is so eager to share its message with all nations.

Sermon Series: Onward Together: United in Christ for the Hope of the World