Sermon Notes
Date: 06/04/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 4:13-25
Description:
Faith does not create… rather, it receives.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how with Abraham, Paul provides a case study concerning faith.
Every circumstance in Abraham’s life defied the promises of God, and yet Abraham defied the circumstances… and believed God — and God credited him with righteousness.
While our story may not seem as grand, this is our story as well:
The promises of God, given; the circumstances of life attempt to defy; and yet, He is faithful. And… we believe God.
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Questions:
The following are questions to help you think about the sermon, as well as offer a set of discussion questions for family worship, or gathering together in other settings. My prayer is that these questions will allow you to dwell longer, and meditate more, upon God’s holy Word and will be fodder for sanctifying conversations. — M.S.
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What did Abraham receive as a result of having the righteousness that comes through faith? (4:13)
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What does this prove regarding the law? (4:14-15)
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If Abraham demonstrates justification by faith, what does this prove regarding grace and the law? (4:16)
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What conclusion follows regarding who can be spiritual descendants of Abraham? (4:16,17)
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How can Gentile believers in Jesus know that they will receive the promise made to Abraham? (4:16-17)
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What did Abraham believe about God’s character and what God could do? (4:17)
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In what sense did this give glory to God – 4:20,21?
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For whose benefit was this history recorded – 4:23? Abraham’s? Explain.
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How is Abraham’s faith like our own? (Compare verses 17 and 24)
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What does the death of Christ have to do with our salvation? (4:25)
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What does the resurrection of Christ have to do with our justification? (4:25)
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