The Proper Authority and Rule of Government
Romans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
Mercy & Justice
Romans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Mercy & Justice
Romans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Harmony & Humility
Romans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Harmony & Humility
Romans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Blessing, Rejoicing, & Weeping
Romans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Blessing, Rejoicing, & Weeping
Romans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Serving the Lord in Hope
Romans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
Serving the Lord in Hope
Romans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One Another
Romans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One Another
Romans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Love
Romans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seen
II. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Love
Romans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seen
II. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
The Renewed Mind in Action
Romans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
The Renewed Mind in Action
Romans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
Trust Not in Princes
Psalm 146:1-10
ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
Trust Not in Princes
Psalm 146:1-10
ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
The Glories of Our God and King
Psalm 145:1-21
I. THE GREATNESS AND PRAISE OF OUR KING
II. THE GLORY AND POWER OF OUR KING
III. THE GOODNESS AND PROVISION OF OUR KING