Poland Village Baptist Church

After Paul's great teaching in the first three chapters of Romans, he now illustrates using Abraham how what he has been teaching has been true since the very beginning.

The Old Testament is like a spy drama leaving clue after clue on who the Messiah is.

Only God can be both Just and the Justifier. Only God can be both Holy and the forgiver. Only God can be both perfectly righteous and the one who makes sinners righteous. Only God can be both the Judge and the acquitter.

In this amazing power-packed paragraph Paul uses three deep theological words: Justification, Redemption, Propitiation. Knowing what these words mean gives a deep understanding of God's salvation.

Is there any hope for us sinners? Our only hope is found in Jesus Righteousness!

How many people are righteous? Are you?

With great privileges comes great responsibility (and opportunity)!

After all Paul teaches in Romans 2 about God's judgment, he concludes with this powerful truth: "It is a matter of the heart!"

The Bible is clear. God is the impartial judge. Romans 2:6 & 11 "God will render to each one according to his works: For God shows no partiality."

What does God's kindness lead us to? Romans 2:4 tells us!

Have you ever thought about how God's wrath is part of the Gospel?

Romans 1:16-17 are the thesis statement for the whole letter of Romans. In these two short verses we see in encapsulated form the central theme of this amazing letter. Today we are going to look at four main words: Power, Salvation, Believe, and Righteousness.

The Apostle Paul introduces himself to the readers in Rome in verses 1:8-15. What we can learn about his servant heart can help us develop our heart for serving God.

The Apostle Paul starts his letter to Romans giving seven amazing aspects of the Gospel!

When is the last time you called yourself a slave of Jesus Christ?

When is the last time you saw a fresh glimpse of who Jesus really is? When is the last time you saw a fresh glimpse of who you really are?

Are you thirsty? Jesus said: "Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again."

Do we really believe that living a spiritually vibrant life is our greatest need?

Trust is not passive, but an active dependence. We must choose to trust.

Have you ever thought about the implications in your life about God creating you?