Triumphant FaithRomans 5:1-21 Main idea: We have victory over sin in Christ. Justification (right standing with God) comes with benefits (5:1-5). We have been reconciled through the life of Christ (5:6-11). Sin entered the world through Adam, the first man (5:12-14). Sin was conquered through Jesus, the perfect man (5:15-21).__________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Romans: Justified by FaithRomans 4:1-25 Main idea: Salvation can not be earned. Abraham was not saved by his works (4:1-8). Abraham was not saved because he was Abraham (4:9-12). Abraham was saved by his faith (4:13-25). ____________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

The Universal Sin ProblemRomans 3:9-31 Main idea: We all need to be forgiven. We are all united in the guilt of sin (Romans 3:9-18). Justification is not dependent upon any law (Romans 3:21-26). Conscious of sin, justified by faith (Romans 3:27-30)._____________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Necessary JustificationRomans 2:1-3:8 Main idea: Justification (right standing before God) comes from God. When we judge others, we condemn ourselves (2:1-11). Hearing without obedience is worthless (2:12-16). Salvation is based on who you are in Christ, not what you do (2:17-29). God justifies all who believe in Jesus (3:1-8).___________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Righteous LivingRomans 1:16-32 Main idea: We are called to live righteously. The Gospel reveals God’s righteousness (1:16). Righteous living (Obedience) has its rewards (1:17). • We do not live righteously for rewards, we live righteously out of obedience.The Gospel reveals God’s wrath (1:18-23). Sinful living (Disobedience) has its consequences (1:24-32). • We do not live righteously to avoid consequences, we live righteously out of obedience.________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Romans: Transformational GospelRomans 1:1-15 Main idea: The Gospel of Christ leads to life change. We are called serve a new master (1:1-2). We are called take the Gospel of Christ to the world (1:3-7). We are called to serve one another (1:8-15)._________________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Christmas Words: JoyMatt. 2:10; Luke 2:11 Main idea: Joy comes from knowledge of Christ. The birth of Christ brings great joy (Matt. 2:10). The joy of Christmas is the good news of the Gospel (Luke 2:16-20). The joy of Christmas is the hope of all mankind (Luke 2:11)._________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Christmas Words: Adore (Worship)Matt. 2:1-12; Luke 2:20 Main idea: The appropriate response to Jesus’ birth is worship. The heavens worshipped Jesus (Luke 2:13-14).Creation worshipped Jesus (Matthew 2:2).Witnesses worshipped Jesus (Matthew 2:11)_________________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Christmas Words: ImmanuelMatthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14 Main idea: Immanuel means “God with us.” Immanuel denotes God’s provision for his people (Isaiah 8:5-10). Immanuel declares God’s presence with his people (Isaiah 7:14). Jesus personifies God’s provision and presence (Matthew 1:23)._________________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html

Christmas Words: Gloria! (Glory)Luke 2:14 Main idea: Jesus was and is the glory of God personified. In Jesus, God is visible and understandable (John 13:13-15).In Jesus, the divine is contained in the human (Philippians 2:5-11).The angles sang the glory of what God accomplished in Jesus (Luke 2:14)._____________________________To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html