Monthly Archives: October 2011
evangelism: perspective on the state
Romans 13. Paul encourages believers to submit to the authority of the state here. He argues that: God will punish law breakers (1-7). Obeying the law is a way of loving your neighbor (8-10). The time is short, so believers … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on Israel
Romans 11. Here Paul seeks to explain why so many of his own countrymen have rejected the gospel, while so many Gentiles are accepting it and getting saved. He states: God is still sovereign over the salvation process … Continue reading
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evangelism: perspective on success
Romans 9:30-10:21. The children’s story of the tortoise and the hare teaches that success does not always come to the ones who are best equipped. The same is true of spiritual success: finding salvation. Paul was a Jew. He knew … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on potential
Romans 9:1-29. If the doctrine of God’s sovereignty over the salvation of the lost has application concerning evangelism it is this: everyone you meet is a potential child of God. Background, pedigree, – even present lifestyle – neither of these … Continue reading
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Tagged Romans 9
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evangelism: a perspective on suffering
Romans 8:18-39. The world around us is suffering due to the effects of the fall. Christians suffer as well – for the same reason. We are part of the fallen world. we also sometimes suffer because of our relationship with … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:1-17. The unsaved person cannot hope to please God because his orientation is “according to the flesh.” But God offers his Holy Spirit who makes all the difference. He replaces the law of sin and death (2). … Continue reading
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evangelism: an offer of freedom
Romans 7. If freedom is defined as the authority to do whatever you want, you have a problem. What you want often conflicts with itself. You may want to serve God and follow his commands, but you also want to … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of resurrection
Romans 6. Should Christians continue to live the sinful lives they were living before their conversion? Absolutely not. Paul moves from the theme of justification by faith in chapter 5 to sanctification in chapter 6. He explains something he said … Continue reading
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Tagged Romans 5
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evangelism: an offer of life
Romans 5:12-21. Everyone you will ever meet on this planet was born into a state of condemnation and death. They are all children of Adam, and so share in Adam’s curse. When we share the gospel, we are offering life … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of peace
Romans 5:1-11. Everyone’s life manifests an inner struggle with God himself. The evangelist offers reconciliation. This is the message of the gospel. God has reconciled us to himself through the atoning death of his Son. No one has to know … Continue reading
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