Abraham Justified by Grace [Romans 4:1-12]

May 21, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 05/21/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 4:1-12

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If there was ever any counterargument to the doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone, the Jews need only point to their forefather Abraham. After all, he was the first and great patriarch. He was even recognized as the “friend of God.” If anybody had a resume of “works” to gain justification, he did.

But, he didn’t.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how Paul masterfully reminds the reader that the justification God provides has nothing to do with what what Abraham did, or what we do, for God. It’s about what GOD DID for Abraham… and what GOD DOES for us.

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Abraham did not achieved justification by working to please God, but by believing God. It was God’s grace through Abraham’s faith that brought about his righteous state… and God purposely did all this, while Abraham was still [gasp!] uncircumcised.

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The Implications of Justification [Romans 3:27-31]

May 14, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 05/14/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:27-31

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Now that we’re beginning to understand the truth of justification, what do we do with it?? How does it apply to our lives?

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which the apostle Paul masterfully distills for us the implications of the doctrine of justification:

…humility of heart,

…unity of believers,

…and conformity to the law.

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The Heart of the Gospel (part 2) [Romans 3:21-26]

May 7, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 05/07/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:21-26

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Avg Guy: When it comes to justification, I have so many questions!

SBC Host: Okay.

Avg Guy: Well, for starters, WHAT IS IT?? … Is it MORE than the removal of sin?… Are we simply pardoned by God? And if so, how can God be JUST if he gives the wicked a pass and declares them as righteous?! Surely THAT would be a travesty of justice!

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows in our passage that not only does Paul address these questions, but throughout the rest of the book of Romans, he expands upon these truths.

For THIS is the heart of the gospel.

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The Heart of the Gospel (part 1) [Romans 3:21-26]

April 23, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/23/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:21-26

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It’s the “Heart of the Gospel.”

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans to share with us what some call the most important paragraph every written — words of the most important person and most important news.

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It’s the crux of Christianity. For the central and most critical point of the Christian faith is contained in this concise and precise explanation by Paul: justification by faith alone.

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Adam’s Legacy of Sin [Romans 3:9-20]

April 16, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/16/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:9-20

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Avg Guy: Here’s my take: Man is good… basically. But sometimes there are exceptions where — either because of circumstances or people — he becomes evil.

SBC Host: Interesting, but that’s NOT the Bible’s take.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he shows us how the Bible paints a much bleaker picture regarding the human condition. It’s a picture of BAD NEWS: man’s inability to do anything righteous or good.

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But the Bible also proclaims the contrasting GOOD NEWS of the Gospel of Jesus Christ… good news that overwhelms even the sorrowful picture of Romans chapter 3.

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The Faithfulness of God [Romans 3:1-8]

April 2, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/02/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:1-8

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Avg Guy: What’s the use of being a Jew??

SBC Host: Excuse me?

Avg Guy: Well, so far in Romans we’re learning — whether Jew or Gentile — God is impartial and judges us on the law in light of the revelation we’ve received.

SBC Host: That’s right.

Avg Guy: So then, is there any advantage to being numbered among the Jewish nation? Is the Jew still honored in some way?

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he reveals Paul’s response to this question… a response which just might surprise you.

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Exposing Hypocrisy [Romans 2:17-29]

March 26, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/26/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 2:17-29

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Be honest.

Have you ever felt ELITE because you were affiliated or associated with a certain group? 

Perhaps it was a fraternity or sorority in college, an all-star sports team, or a select choir or drama club.

Sometimes even involvement in good things can become a foothold for pride. 

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and reminds us that the Jews felt a national pride that instead of fostering gratitude toward God often resulted in self-importance and sadly blinded them from seeing things in true Spirit-given light.

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God’s Judgment Extends To All [Romans 2:12-16]

March 12, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/12/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 2:12-16

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SBC Host: Paul says that God is not partial.

Avg Guy: How can that be fair?! I mean, don’t you think the Jews had an inside edge with Moses and all those prophets directing them? What advantage did the Gentiles have??

SBC Host: That’s a fair question.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which find an answer to this question.

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For in our passage we find the standard that God will hold man accountable to.

…And how God will account for those who have been given less.

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The Impartial God [Romans 2:1-11]

March 5, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/05/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 2:1-11

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The false gospel of moralism. It’s a perennial problem within the church.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us this problem has less to do with the changing generations and more to do with the sin that plagues the human heart.

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In our passage Paul cuts through the weeds of moralism to expose the coming judgment of God.

For God’s judgment brings reward to the believer… but ought to strike terror in those who are trusting in their own goodness.

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God Gave Them Over [Romans 1:24-32]

February 26, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 02/26/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:24-32

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To those who “abandon” Him, He “abandons” them… and gives them over to the consequences of their own sin.

Today on the Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that this is one of the ways in which God’s wrath is revealed.

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When man demands life on his own terms, God essentially says,

“Have it your way.”

…And without God’s restraint of sin, there is no limit to man’s depravity.

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The Wrath of God is Revealed [Romans 1:18-23]

February 19, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 02/19/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:18-23

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SBC Host: Have you every questioned what happens to the poor native who never hears the gospel, never meets a Christian, or never reads the Bible?

Avg Guy: Yes! I’ve had that question for a long time. Will God judge that person??

SBC Host: You’re not alone in wondering this… Especially when we consider that there are many others who have repeatedly heard the gospel, been given the opportunity to repent, and yet continue to reject Christ.

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The Power of God Unto Salvation [Romans 1:16-17]

January 29, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 01/29/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:16-17

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What is the Gospel?

Ask a number of different Christians this question, and you’re likely to hear a number of different answers. But how many people would say that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation?

Paul would.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how Paul shares that the gospel is not just simply a message… but POWER.

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And when the gospel is preached, the power of God is at work… not an aimless power but a directed power.

For the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.

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Spiritual Strengthening [Romans 1:8-15]

January 22, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 01/22/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:8-15

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What if you could listen to the prayers of Paul?

…What if you could look over his shoulder and peek at his itinerary and plans of all the things he wishes to accomplish?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how the introduction allows us this opportunity… and it’s a good thing.

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For God has used His Word to model through Paul, shaping how we, as well, are to submit our prayers and plans before the Lord.

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More Than a Salutation [Romans 1:1-7 (part 3)]

January 15, 2023

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Date: 01/15/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:1-7

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Do you ever wonder about your standing before God?

Do you wonder if God is angry with you when you are weak?

…Or do you wonder if God compares you with other Christians who seem to have it all together?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we are just about through the Apostle Paul’s salutation to the believers in Rome — a salutation that goes WAY beyond a simple greeting.

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For we find him laying a foundation of gospel truth that when correctly understood makes those questions we started with go away… and can only result in praising our great God from whom all blessings flow.

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The Obedience of Faith [Romans 1:1-7 (part 2)]

January 8, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 01/08/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:1-7

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And [the jailer] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and after he brought them out, he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus….”

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see Paul strike upon the key to understanding the Gospel: “the obedience of faith.” …words that seemingly don’t belong together.

For obedience is all about YOU — following the rules, adhering to the Law… but faith is different: It’s about HIM — and putting your trust and belief in the Gospel.

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…Making “the obedience of faith” simply a command to believe.

For while the Law says DO-DO-DO… the Gospel says DONE.

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Paul, the Bond-Slave and Apostle [Romans 1:1-7 (part 1)]

January 1, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 01/01/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:1-7

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[scribing vignette]

Apostle Paul: Tertius, my amanuensis, grab pen and ink… I must write to the church in Rome.

Tertius of Iconium: At the ready Paul.

Apostle Paul: [dictating] Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord…

Bible scholars agree: Of all his epistles, Paul’s letter to the Romans stands out.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao embarks upon a new study in the book of Romans— a letter that many not only credit as Paul’s magnum opus, but as the clearest articulation of the Gospel found anywhere in the Scriptures.

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Apostle Paul: [dictating] …to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

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Living In-Between [Romans 1:3-4]

December 10, 2017

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Date: 12/10/2017

Preacher: Peter Montoro, guest pastor

Key Text: Romans 1:3-4

Description: …The “in-between time.”

We all know what it’s like waiting between two events – engagement and marriage, hiring and starting a job, and many others. Yet, what if there was another sort of in-between, an in-between that affected absolutely everything about how we live our lives in this broken world?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, as we move forward in the wake of the death of young Isaiah Simao – the son of our pastor, Monty Simao – we are blessed to welcome to our pulpit the associate pastor of Westside Baptist in nearby Bremerton, Washington, Peter Montoro.

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Classic Edition – Romans 6:14

February 9, 2016

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Date: 01/24/2006

Preacher: Bob Lowe, elder

Key Text: Romans 6:14

Description: Join us as we turn the back the clock to 2006 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Elder Bob Lowe preaches from the book of Romans.

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Classic Edition – Romans 8:1-15

December 15, 2015

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Date: 08/22/1999

Preacher: Bob Lowe, elder

Key Text: Romans 8:1-15

Description: Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1999 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Elder Bob Lowe preaches from the book of Romans.

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New Year New Life [Romans 6:4]

January 1, 2012

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Date: 01/01/2012

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Key Text: Romans 6:4

Description: On this first day of the first month of the New Year we examine if we have indeed put on the new self who is being renewed daily by the One who created him.

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