Finding Him: Romans Revealed

Passages: Romans 1

In Romans 1, Paul considers the most important qualification on his Roman resume to be "a servant of Jesus Christ." It’s time to let ...

Passages: Romans 1:1-7

When we set our affections on Christ, we mature in spiritual matters. Our worldly fascinations fade away as we see grace operating in two realms -- ...

Passages: Romans 1:1-7

Faith is the hallmark of believers, the foundation for who we are and what we do. Faith spills over from our lives into the presence of people around ...

Passages: Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Matthew 6:31-33

Paul was chased out of Thessalonica, called foolish in Corinth and laughed out of Athens. The essence of Christian living is to abandon the life we ...

Passages: Romans 1:18-23; Psalm 19:1-4

Paul gives us a glimpse of man from God's perspective. Without Christ, mankind is misguided, wounded and marred by sin. Suppressing the truth invites ...

Passages: Romans 1:24-32

When we run away from God, we are actually being pulled downhill by the law of moral gravity. Man's apostasy results in sexual impurity, unnatural ...

Passages: Romans 2:17-21; Exodus 19:5-6, 33:1-4, 33:12-13; John 7:37-38; Acts 2:47

Duffle bag religion is a collection of good works that prevents the pursuit of an authentic relationship with God. Paul warns us that we pride ...

Passages: Romans 2:1-16; Psalm 51

Christ died on the cross so that we could settle our sins before Judgment Day. When we die, our choice is sealed for eternity. God uses seven ...

Passages: Romans 3:9-20; Romans 3:23; I Timothy 2:14; Matthew 6:14-15

The New Testament concept of sin is defined in five ways: missing the mark, stepping across a line, slipping, rebelling or failing to pay a debt. We ...

Passages: Romans 4:9-25; John 3:14-16; Numbers 21:4-9

The simple message of the cross is a stumbling block to nonbelievers. The formula for a divine transaction is found in Romans 4: faith plus nothing ...

Passages: Romans 5:1-11; Philippians 4:10-13; 1 Peter 1:6-7

Paul learns contentment in a Philippian jail. The apostle encourages us to rejoice in three things: the hope of glory in heaven, our sufferings and ...

Passages: Romans 6:1-14; Romans 7:18-25; Luke 15:11-24

Four great discoveries are revealed in Romans 6. We have evil natures and have committed sins against a Holy God. While we desire to do well, we ...

Passages: Romans 7

Although the Law is given for guidance and the revelation of sin, in Christ we are resurrected to the new law of love. If we love the Lord and ...

Passages: Romans 8:1-4

We don't want the changed life, we want the exchanged life. For this God has given us His Holy Spirit. The Christian life becomes practical through ...

Passages: Romans 5:6-10; Psalm 95:1

Grasp the depth and beauty of Christ's selfless love. Recognize that placing faith in good works, religious pursuits, false faiths and ...

Passages: Romans 8:17-30; 1 John 3:2-3; Revelation 21:3-4

Since Adam's curse, we groan for redemption from sin and await the ultimate restoration of creation. For now, we glory in our sanctification through ...

Passages: Romans 8:28-30; Psalm 139:13-14; Jeremiah 1:4-5; John 8:10-11

How much does God love us? Let us count the ways. God knows us intimately before we are born. He predestines us to be conformed to His image. He ...

Passages: Romans 8:31-39; Luke 22:31-32; Jeremiah 3:22

Who shall separate us from God's love? Not God. He already has too much invested in us. Not others. God has already sealed His decision in concrete. ...

Passages: Romans 9-11; Philippians 1:21-24

Paul's heart breaks for his family and friends who are in danger of missing out on God's glory. Evangelism is God's way for people to know about His ...

Passages: Romans 12:1-2; Romans 6:3-4

Translating beliefs into proper behaviors and relationships hinges dramatically on Romans 12. God’s mercy causes us to respond to temptation in ...

Passages: Romans 14

Most people are content living in a box of self-righteous legalism. Gray areas like drinking, entertainment and celebrations create a clamor of ...

Passages: Romans 14:13-15:5

Living a grace-filled life calls us to refrain from judgment and to live with a clear conscience. Replace legalism or hedonism with a focus on the ...

Passages: Romans 16; Genesis 3:14-17; I Corinthians 11:11-13

Our assumptions about Paul's view of women in ministry are surprisingly challenged in Romans 16. God’s desire is for men and women to be ...