SERIES: FREEDOM! 2015 theme
TITLE: Lost and Found
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
I. OUR RUIN
Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”
Paul interjects a key word in his writing: (but). It is found in three different places:
1. Romans 3:21
2. Ephesians 2:4
3. Titus 3:3-5 (p.998)
God’s grace doesn’t supplement our good works. Instead, His grace overcomes our bad works, which are our sins.
II. OUR REMEDY
Picture #1: Psalm 103:12 (p.502)
-This is a description of the (extent) of His forgiveness.
Picture #2: Isaiah 38:17 (p.599)
-This is a description of the (hiddenness) of His forgiveness.
Picture #3: Micah 7:19 (p.781)
-This is a description of the (depth) of His forgiveness.
Picture #4: Isaiah 43:25 (p.604)
-This is a description of the (completeness) of His forgiveness.
–“There is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Rom.8:1
One more “but” found in Colossians 1:21-22 (p.983)
NEXT WEEK: Freedom!
Title: Rebels
Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, 14-17
