The outline: 1) Human partiality. (Romans 2:1-5) a) A common standard. b) A revealed truth. c) A kindness ignored. 2) God’s impartiality. (2:6-16) a) A coming judgment. b) A universal judgment. c) A fair judgment. There seems to be the problem that those addressed in verses 1-5 had fallen into a belief that having the …
Last week’s sermon focused on the introductory material in Romans 1. Actually verses 16 and 17 straddle the introduction and the elaboration of the theme proper: God’s mercy given freely to those under condemnation. Having mentioned the power of God’s salvation, Paul turns to how much that salvation is needed. This contrast emphasises God’s mercy …
As mentioned previously, we’re launching into the book of Romans at mgpc, beginning tomorrow. Last Sunday we overviewed the theme of the whole book. Even as we move through I want to move through substantial portions and not engage in verse by verse sermons. We’ll be finished before the end of the year, God willing. …
The Gospel is a never ending source of wonder. We return to it again and again only to be even more deeply amazed and awed at God’s redeeming love. On Easter Sunday 2009 at mgpc we recalled the Scriptural teaching about the resurrection contained in 1 Corinthians 15. Some outstanding points: The Gospel was a …
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