1. Problems with the Promise? Introduction to Romans 9-11 Grace Community Church August 10, 2008

2. Nehemiah Review Israel is under reproach.Israel is under reproach. Israel rebuilds.Israel rebuilds. Israel renews covenant with God.Israel renews covenant with God. Basis of New Covenant Romans 8:1-4Basis of New Covenant Romans 8:1-4

3. Romans 8:1-4 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

4. Promises of Romans 8 Life in the Spirit 1-11Life in the Spirit 1-11 Heirs with Christ 12-17Heirs with Christ 12-17 Future glory 18-30Future glory 18-30 Unconquerable Love! 31-39Unconquerable Love! 31-39

5. Romans 9:1-3 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.

6. Paul’s Perspective 2 Corinthians 5:16 - He viewed people differently.2 Corinthians 5:16 - He viewed people differently. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 – He lived his life differently.1 Corinthians 9:19-23 – He lived his life differently. Fall Theme – Encountering Christ In Real LifeFall Theme – Encountering Christ In Real Life

7. Romans 9:4-6 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. 6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel…

8. Dealing with perceived problem of Israel. Their problem is not my problem.Their problem is not my problem. –Too simplistic. Church is Israel now.Church is Israel now. –Absolutely not! Solution Requires Romans 9-11Solution Requires Romans 9-11

9. Studying Romans 9 -11 Goal is not intellectual Exercise.Goal is not intellectual Exercise. Goal is exaltation and worship of Christ.Goal is exaltation and worship of Christ. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.