TRUE FAITH BOOK OF ROmans LESSon #20Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: April 11, 2021
Main Idea: Paul describes the nature of and the result of true faith Key Verse: "But the words, 'it was counted to him,' were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord." Romans 4:23-24 Bible reading: 17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. Outline: I. The Nature of True Faith (17-21) A, Faith believes that God can do the humanly impossible (17-18) B. Faith is not weakened by circumstances (19) C. Faith is rooted in the character of God (20) D, Faith is confidence that God will do what He promised (21) II. The Result of True Faith (22-25) A. Abraham was justified by faith (22) B, We are justified by faith (23-24a) C. Our faith is in Jesus' death and resurrection (24b-25) |