Alva Baptist Church

Romans 1 "God of Creation" Part 3

Everyone who trusts in Jesus alone has Eternal Life. 
Life with Jesus starts now and Lasts forever.

Romans 1 "There's Good News and There's Bad News" Part 1

There is good news and there is bad news.

Romans 1 "There's Good News and There's Bad News" Part 2

Because of (faith in God's grace),
you freely, willingly and joyfully
do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things; 

love and praise the God who has shown you such grace.

Romans 1 "There's Good News and There's Bad News" Part 3

There is a bitter pill to take
for the good result that one hopes for…

In order to receive this healing remedy,
this life in place of death...

you would have to recognise you were sick in the first place.

Romans 1 "There's Good News and There's Bad News" Part 4

Those who refuse to be saved
in the way revealed by his mercy
must be consumed
in the way revealed by his justice." ~Adam Clarke

Romans 1 "There's Good News and There's Bad News" Part 5

That "the wrath of God is revealed from heaven
against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men,
who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth."

Romans "There's Good News and Bad News" Part 6

The bad news is that the test has come back
and we all test positive for S.I.N.

The good news is that His mercy is available in Christ's death.
The good news is that His mercy is available in Christ's resurrection.

Romans 1 "Justice" Part 1

consult with the scriptures and the Holy Spirit as you live your life
and make decisions 'out-of faith' and 'into faith' -
-'stepping-out in faith' in the gospel -

For in (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,
as it is written: "The righteous shall live by faith." (Rom 1:17)

Romans 1 "Justice" Part 2

"The righteous shall live by faith"
Paul evokes the writings of Habakkuk (2:4). 

He is setting-up a principle that stands throughout scripture:
We are saved by God!
"the gospel… is the power of God for salvation" ( v16 Rom 1)

Romans 1 "Justice" Part 3

We are saved by God's grace, through faith:
"the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes"