CHRISTIANS REMEMBER5.17.15 Primetimers Study

Primetimers: Homecoming

Romans 15:29 “When I come, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.”

Romans 15:14 “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness.”

Memorial Service: Thoughts on gathering photos.

a. The World’s View

b. The Real Family album (Rev. 7:9).

The View From That Side of Heaven.

But what about the View From

THIS Side of Heaven?

Romans

The Apostle PaulTo the Church in Rome

The BIG Division 11/12

EVERYTHING BEFORE, IS FOR 12ff.“THEREFORE” means:a result; the conclusion of a process of reasoning.

Oun(therefore

)

Romans1-11

Romans12-16

EVERYTHING BEFORE, IS FOR 12ff.“THEREFORE” means:a result; the conclusion of a process of reasoning.

Oun(therefore

)

Romans1-11

Romans12-16

PREMISE: The righteous shall live by faith.1. God’s wrath on Unrighteousness2. God’s righteous judgment3. God’s judgment and the law4. God’s righteousness upheld5. No one is righteous6. The righteousness of God through faith7. Abraham justified by faith8. The promise realized through faith9. Peace with God through faith10. Dead to sin, alive to God11. Slaves to Righteousness12. The law and sin13. Life in the Spirit14. Heirs with Christ15. Future Glory16. God’s everlasting love17. God’s sovereign choice18. Israel’s unbelief19. The message of Salvation to all20. The remnant of Israel21. Gentiles grafted in

Romans

1-11

“therefore”12:1

What next? What does life look like for us during the span of time between our conversion

and our eternal home?

?That is exactly what Paul is

Showing us in Romans 12-16

PREMISE: “Therefore . . . “

1. Be a living sacrifice2. God has given to you spiritual gifts of grace, use them3. The marks of the true Christian

• Let your love be genuine• Abhor evil – hold fast to what is good• Outdo one another is showing honor• Live with zealous – not slothful• Live with a burning desire in your spirit

to serve the Lord• Rejoice in hope• Be patient during great troubles• Pray constantly, pray, pray, pray• Contribute to the needs of other Christians• Seek out and find ways to be hospitable

4. Submit to governing authorities5. Fulfill the Law through Love6. Do not pass judgment on one another7. Do not cause another to stumble8. Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you9. Christ is our hope and peace, let us live like that in all things

Romans

12-13

About God, About our sin About the problem

caused by ourWhat next? sin

About God’s judgment About God’s great

mercy About God’s loving

plan About The Good News About who is included Good news for all Good new for you

Oun(therefore

)

Romans1-11(about reality)

Romans12-16

Our New Status

Be . . . As you have never been before.

Be As Christ Be transformed Be . . . Be . . . Be . . .

NOT “DO” but “BE”

Memorial Day• Who will you think about this

Memorial day?• As you reflect, what does your

loved one’s life show you about the time between their conversion and home?

• More importantly, look at your life since you became a Christian. Who can you tell that story to?

• The reminder of Revelation’s picture

• Romans 12ff. The “be” between conversion and home.

• Let us tell the story of “Life Together”