1. What have we learned about rewards?

2. We are commanded to pursue rewards
We are accountable for the way we live
To get rewards we need to live a rewardable life
Our Judge is just, but also merciful
Those who show mercy will receive mercy
We will be judged on how much we achieve our God-given potential

3. Faithful believers will rule with Christ forever
Everyone will be evaluated before God
We decide which judgment we will face
We must decide if we are ready to face the Lord
Good works clothe us for the Kingdom celebration
An enduring love means an enduring reward

4. Rewards are personal
A rewardable life deals with all the issues we face
An uncompromising person is given great honor
Recognition and vindication await the faithful, while an invitation awaits those who are not

5. Romans: Deliverance from Enslavement

6. Introduction 1:1-17 Condemnation 1:18-3:20 Justification 3:21-4:25
Romans - Summary
Introduction :1-17
Condemnation :18-3:20
Justification :21-4:25
Sanctification :1-8:38

7. Gospel Salvation Wrath Condemnation/condemnation
Four
Words

8. Literally = “Good news”
Gospel
Literally = “Good news”
Does not mean “the message that brings eternal life”, though it can mean that.
In Romans = “the good news that brings deliverance from the enslavement to sin”.
Four
Words

9. Literally = “Deliverance”
Salvation
Literally = “Deliverance”
Does not mean “eternal deliverance from hell”, though it can mean that (?).
In Romans = Something the Gospel produces in the life of every believer who appropriates its power
Four
Words

10. Does not mean “Hell”. It is temporal.
Wrath
“Bondage and corruption of sin; enslaving consequences of sin; removal of God’s grace”.
Does not mean “Hell”. It is temporal.
Four
Words

11. Only God can make unrighteous people righteous.
Only righteous people can enjoy the Spirit’s power, escape enslavement, and enjoy reward.
Only God can make unrighteous people righteous.
To God be the glory!

12. Condemnation #1 = The verdict
“Guilty!”

13. Condemnation #2 = The Penalty: Enslavement

14. Adam sin experience of death Jesus experience of life
Romans 5:12-21: Summary

15. Adam’s act brought sin and the experience of death into the world.
Christ’s act brought righteousness and the experience of eternal life into the world.
Summary of 5:12-21
Freedom!

16. Freedom! If grace floods sin, why not sin? (6:1)
We cannot experience freedom and life with that lifestyle. (6:2)
We’ve been joined to the death of Christ and to new life in Him. (6:3-4)
Transition to 6
Freedom!

18. Romans 6

19. A rewardable life must begin with new life.
The beginning of moral change starts with a new self (self-esteem)
New identity is given us in Christ
Self-hatred ruins the process of growth

20. Three key parts to Romans 6:1-13
Know (1-10)
Consider (11)
Present (12-13)
Romans 6
New I.D.

21. So, what is it we need to know?
All that we used to be has died with Christ, been buried, and the “real” us has been now joined to and risen with Jesus Christ.
We have both a new standing and a new status!
Romans 6
New I.D.

22. This might be called “Relational Truth” vs. “Fellowship Truth”
Standing
Relational Truth
In Christ, I am eternally
Eternal truth
Perfect
In Christ
Complete
Forgiven
In time, I am being…
Truth in time
Perfected
Completed
In time
Forgiven
This might be called “Relational Truth” vs. “Fellowship Truth”

23. New Nature; the “real me” Trapped inside of a “dead” bodyMy
Status
N.N.
Trapped inside of a “dead” body

24. “Shall we sin because we’re not under Law, but under grace?”
“Of course not. Sin enslaves you.”
And, you’ll answer for it at the Judgment Seat.
Losing rewards forever is not worth it!
Romans 6
New I.D.

25. A rewardable life must begin with new life.
A rewardable life begins with new self esteem that is given in Christ!

26. Chosen to rule!
Designated
O v e r c o m e r