1. Part II A Sure & Certain Salvation

2. Chronological order of the Epistles 1)Galatians8)Philemon 2)I Thessalonians9)Ephesians 3) II Thessalonians10)Philippians 4)I Corinthians11)I Timothy 5)II Corinthians12)Titus 6)Romans13)II Timothy 7)Colossians14)Philemon

3. Outline of the Epistle  Some  Some common interpretations:  Chapters  Chapters one to four, Justification; five to eight, Sanctification; nine to eleven, Parenthetical ~ case of the Jews and God’s final solution  This  This is not very helpful!  Chapter  Chapter 4 is key: God has only one way for man  Always  Always dealt with man in terms of faith

4. A Secure & Certain Salvation  Chapters  Chapters 5-8 deal with security of our salvation  Cf.  Cf. Rom 5:9 & Phil 1:6-7 ~  “I’ve  “I’ve started, so I’ll …”  Why  Why does salvation through faith give security?  Three  Three reasons: 1.Author 1.Author is God: it is God’s doing, not ours 2.Method 2.Method is God’s: God joins us to Christ 3.Result 3.Result is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit

5. Rom 7: The Effect of the Law Rom 7: The Effect of the Law Spiritual person: person: DELIVERED DELIVERED from Law Rom 7:1-6 Natural person: DOOMED by Law Rom 7:7-13 Carnal person: DEFEATED by Law ~ Rom 7:14-25

6. Wrath of God Not a popular subject Not a popular subject Concept of wrath of God 10-12 times in Romans Concept of wrath of God 10-12 times in Romans Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 2:8; 3:5; 4:15; 5:9; 9:22; 12:19; 13:4, 5 Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 2:8; 3:5; 4:15; 5:9; 9:22; 12:19; 13:4, 5 Definitions ~ what it is not: Definitions ~ what it is not: uncontrolled rage Reflects God’s hatred of sin; utter abhorrence Reflects God’s hatred of sin; utter abhorrence Does wrath of God contradict love of God? Does wrath of God contradict love of God? Both are intrinsic features of nature of God Both are intrinsic features of nature of God

7. Chapter 8: No Condemnation!  8:1  8:1 note our position: “In Christ”  We  We are “in Christ” for safety are “in Christ” for life – He is our source; the Vine are “in Christ” for guidance …  …  … but sin is still in my body! (see Rom. 7)  Predestined  Predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son  Nothing  Nothing can separate us!

8. Is our Gospel back to front? Is our Gospel back to front? No No condemnation for us, what about others? What What is our focus in presenting the gospel message? did Jesus focus on? Cf. Jn 3:16 ~ “not perish” was Paul’s motivation? Cf. II Cor 5:11 Why Why did Jesus die? Not to “make us happy”! Love Love of God doesn’t make sense without wrath of God If If no appreciation of sin, “why shouldn’t God love us?”

9. Favourite verses from Rom 8  11~  11~ if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you …  18~  18~ sufferings of this present time not worthy compared  22~  22~ whole creation groans & suffers pains of childbirth  26~  26~ Spirit also helps our weakness; intercedes for us  28~  28~ all things work together for good for those who love God, called according to His purpose  35~  35~ Who will separate us from the love of Christ?

10. Chapter 9: Election WWWWhy did God choose us? DDDDoctrine of the Remnant DDDDoes anyone deserve to be saved? Rom 3:23 PPPPaul’s use of election / predestination Rom 9:11 DDDDoes Election limit God’s love? MMMMain difficulty is our finite minds!