Fellowship Presbyterian Church

The rejection of the Jews was foretold and prophesied centuries before its ultimate fulfilment. They knew full well who He was and yet they refused to accept Him. They knew He was God and yet refused to worship Him as God. They stumbled at Him because He did not fit the mold they had created for Him in their vain imaginations.

By God's grace, the Gentiles have been brought in, unfortunately grace is accompanied by justice which will finally and fully be poured out on the Jewish nation.

It is only by the grace and mercy of God, and by His sovereign election that we who are these vessels of mercy have been spared the fate that might have been.

Paul rebukes the spirit of his questioner with his own question; Who do you think you are that you have the audacity to question God Himself?

Every time there is election, there is also rejection. What is the determining factor?

Continuing with Paul's prooftext that not all who are descended from Israel, belong to Israel

Paul's prooftext that not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel.

1. Abraham's offspring are free for those who believe. Being a son of Abraham does not make you free.2. Abraham's offspring hear the truth, truth is found in Jesus.Those who are only the "children" of Abraham do their fathers work.3. Abraham's offspring rejoice in the Day of Christ.

Continued discussion of the privileges given only to the Jewish people. Why would they cast them aside?

Introduction to Romans 9-11 and what Paul is really concerned to show to his readers. This entire section inevitably follows what Paul has just taught in chapter 8.

Summary culmination of Paul's teaching thus far through Romans with an emphasis on our absolute assurance of salvation, based not on anything in and of ourselves but solely on God's plan and purpose.

Effectual calling and ultimate assurance of salvation as it pertains to the final preservation of the saints.

Paul gives us a description of what a Christian is: One who loves God, is called by God and is to manifest His glory, grace and honor. God's purpose only applies to those who believe and God foreknows this, not because He sees it in the future.The world wants to make love God, esp. in the Judge not generation.

Today in our society, it is not difficult to be defined as a Christian.We must love God with a great passion, passing that of our spouse or parents or children.God has already judged the nonbeliever, so we are allowed to judge them as well. We have been called by God. We have been called to love God.In scripture the phrase "To call" can mean two things:1. A general call 2. An effectual call.

This is part of Paul's telling us or working out for us, our complete salvation and God's working in us.Here specifically he tells that God in on control. He starts off by saying "And we know".

This sermon is on the first three fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, and peace.

Paul shows us the doctrine of suffering. This paragraph tells us to not doubt the power of God in suffering. Paul reminds us that suffering shows proof that we belong to Christ. 17 b could be rewritten as since we suffer with Him, we may be also glorified together.-Verse 18 shows us how we should react to suffering.-1. do not be taken by surprise- It is inevitable-2. We should not be shaken by suffering-3. this suffering could end in death or martyrdom.-this verse tells of the suffering at this time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

At the height of his reign, David fell into grievous sin. What began with a look ended in adultery and multiple deaths. Yet, by the mercy of God and the work of the HS, David was brought to repentance and forgiven by God. While forgiven, the consequences of this sin plagued David and his family for years to come. If David could fall into sin, so can any believer. Take heed of the warning and walk by faith.

We live as sojourners in this world. The world despises Christians because they hate Christ, our Lord. Therefore, we should not be surprised when we show kindness but receive hatred in return. We are in the midst of a spiritual battle, which we must be ready to fight in, knowing that our God will give us the grace we need to endure.

At the height of his reign, David fell into grievous sin. What began with a look ended in adultery and multiple deaths. Yet, by the mercy of God and the work of the HS, David was brought to repentance and forgiven by God. While forgiven, the consequences of this sin plagued David and his family for years to come. If David could fall into sin, so can any believer. Take heed of the warning and walk by faith.