Not of a gospel that is centered on a crucified Savior
Without the bad, we do not see our for the good
Wrath: Gk. orge – God’s righteous anger and just punishment in response to sin
The wrath of God (Rom 1:18-3:20)
Ungodliness vs Unrighteousness
God does not bend to cultural – and neither should the church
- Our culture has replaced God with a lie and Christians must respond in truth, in love, and in grace
Sermon Talks
- What caught your attention in this week’s message? Was there something you had never heard before or something you had a question about?
- Do you agree with the statement, “Without understanding the bad, we do not see our need for the good?” Why or why not.
- What is your understanding of God’s wrath? Has that changed after our study in Romans 1 today?
- Paul says in verse 20 that people are without excuse. What argument does he use to make this claim? See Psalm 19:1-2.
- In our study today, Paul is describing a culture that has exchanged God and His truth for a lie. How does that compare to our culture today?
- List some examples of how our culture has exchanged God and His truth for a lie.
- Why do you think God sometimes give people over to their sinful desires?
- Read Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 5:8-9. What encouragement can you take away from these verses? How can these verses help you to stand for Biblical truth in a way that honors the name of Jesus?
- Our culture has replaced God with a lie and Christians must respond in truth, in love, and in grace. What are practical ways that Christians can respond?
10. Using Romans 5:8-9 as a foundation, pray for hurting people. In our church family,
communities, and around the world. Pray that we would respond Biblically, exalting
the name of Jesus.
Pray about it: Meditate on God’s Word (Romans 1:18-32) and this week’s message.
Adoration: What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?
Confession: What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?
Thanksgiving: What can I thank God for in light of what he has done?
Supplication: What do I need to ask of God in order to grow in light of this?