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Introduction

  Romans 1-3 Romans 4-5 Romans 6-8 Romans 9-11

Topic Man’s Problem

God’s Solution God’s Provision God’s Faithfulness

Theology Sin Salvation Sanctification Sovereignty

State Lost Found Empowered Chosen

Action Confession Faith Reckon Praise

…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 3:23

…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 3:23

as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not

even one.” Romans 3:10-12

as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not

even one.” Romans 3:10-12

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and

unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of

the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Romans 1:18-20

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and

unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of

the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Romans 1:18-20

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us

while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT)

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us

while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT)

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the

ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps

for a good person one would dare even to die— But…

Romans 5:6-7

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the

ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps

for a good person one would dare even to die— But…

Romans 5:6-7

But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will

die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. The

Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.

Romans 8:9-11 (NLT)

But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.) And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will

die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. The

Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.

Romans 8:9-11 (NLT)

What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to follow

God’s standards, they were made right with God. And it was by faith that this took place. But the people of Israel,

who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded. Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law

instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their

path.Romans 9:30-32

What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to follow

God’s standards, they were made right with God. And it was by faith that this took place. But the people of Israel,

who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded. Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law

instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their

path.Romans 9:30-32

The Sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His

direction or permission. God works not just some things but all things

according to the counsel of His own will (see Eph. 1:11).

The Sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His

direction or permission. God works not just some things but all things

according to the counsel of His own will (see Eph. 1:11).

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you

will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right

with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are

saved. Romans 10: 9-10 (NLT)

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you

will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right

with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are

saved. Romans 10: 9-10 (NLT)

Romans 12 is not a “try-hard” moral code to live up to, but a faith

response to what God has already done for us.

Romans 12 is not a “try-hard” moral code to live up to, but a faith

response to what God has already done for us.

My observation is in most Christian’s lives there’s a missing ingredient. And Romans 12 not only is relational and practical, it answers this big question

and it also gives us the missing ingredient in every relationship. And

the missing ingredient in most Christian’s lives is power. We’re anemic.

So many Christians try really, really hard.

Chip Ingram

My observation is in most Christian’s lives there’s a missing ingredient. And Romans 12 not only is relational and practical, it answers this big question

and it also gives us the missing ingredient in every relationship. And

the missing ingredient in most Christian’s lives is power. We’re anemic.

So many Christians try really, really hard.

Chip Ingram

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage

each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and

peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage

each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and

peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11

Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your

bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your

spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your

bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your

spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

Relationship with God… Surrender

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God

transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then

you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and

perfect. Romans 12:2 (NLT)

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God

transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then

you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and

perfect. Romans 12:2 (NLT)

Relationship to the world’s values… Separate

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts

be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts

be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 14:27

Relationship to the world’s values… Separate

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of

yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of

faith God has given you.Romans 12:3

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of

yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of

faith God has given you.Romans 12:3

Relationship with self… Sober self-assessment

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in

showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the

Lord.Romans 12:10-11

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in

showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the

Lord.Romans 12:10-11

Relationship to believers… Serving in Love

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with

the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable

in the sight of all.Romans 12:16-17

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with

the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable

in the sight of all.Romans 12:16-17

Relationship to nonbelievers… Supernaturally responding to evil with

good