Acts 21
4 - Spirit initiated warning for Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
10,11 - Spirit led description of what was to happen to Paul.
13,14 - Paul’s willingness to face what was to come.
27-33 - Paul is taken by the Jews and beaten. Rescued by the Romans and given a chance to speak.
Acts 22
Paul’s testimony.
Acts 23
Paul before the council.
6-10 Starts an uproar by pitting Pharisee against Sadducee.
11 - “...But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also..."
12-22 Plot to kill Paul.
23-35 Paul is safely moved to Caesarea.
Acts 24
Paul defends himself before Felix.
Ends up in custody for 2 years.
Acts 25
Paul defends himself before Festus and appeals for a hearing before Caesar.
Acts 26
Paul defends himself before King Agrippa.
6 - “...And now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers;...”
Again gives his testimony and his call.
16-18 “...'But get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a witness not only to the things which you have seen, but also to the things in which I will appear to you; rescuing you from the Jewish people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you, to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me...”
20 - What was Paul preaching? [repent, turn to God, perform deeds]
Acts 27
Travel by ship in stormy weather.
20 - all hope ...was gradually abandoned.
22 - Paul urges them to keep up their courage.
Difference between seeing things through the world’s eyes and seeing what God is doing.
44 - All were saved from the shipwreck.
Acts 28
3-6 Paul survives a snake bite.
7-9 Paul has a healing ministry on the island [God’s people bring blessing].
11-14 Paul finally arrives at Rome.
23 - “...When they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening...”
30,31 - “...And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered...”
Romans 1
1 - Paul is “...set apart for the gospel...”
5 - “...to bring about the obedience of faith...”
16 - “...For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek...” Power for an ongoing salvation.
18-20 Not seeing God is a result of intentional suppression of truth.
21-25 Truth and glory of God is exchanged for a lie.
26-32 Depravity and all ungodliness are the result of not acknowledging God (He gives up and gives over).
32 - “...and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them...”
Romans 2
5-10 “...But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who will render to each person according to his deeds: to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation. There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek, but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek...”
13 - “...for it is not the hearers of the Law who are just before God, but the doers of the Law will be justified...”
16 - “...God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus...” Praise the Lord.
29 - “...But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God...”
Romans 3
20 - “...because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin...”
23 - “...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,...”
28 - “...For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law...” Justified by faith, but created for good works. 2:13 doers will be justified.
Romans 4
1-16 Uses Abraham as an example of justification by faith.
17 - “...(as it is written, "A father of many nations have I made you") in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist...”
Romans 5
1,2 - “...Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God...” Faith justification is the introduction (NASB), or access (ESV/NIV) into God’s grace. It’s only the beginning.
3-5 Tribulation brings perseverance, brings character, brings hope, which doesn’t disappoint.
6 - “...For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly...” Will His triumphant return be at the right time?
14 - “...Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come...” Didn’t death reign from Moses to Christ? Did the sacrificial law provide victory?
18-21 - “...So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord...” Note that this discussion is about justification of life.
Romans 6
6,7 - Do you feel like you’re free from sin?
11-13 What is God’s part and what is our part?
14 - “...For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace...” Hooray!!
18 - “...and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness...” Can you live without a master?
22 - Progression from sin, to freedom from sin, to sanctification, to eternal life.
23 - “...For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord...”
Romans 7
11 - Sin deceives, and kills
18 - “...For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not...” Matt.26:41, Mark 14:38 watch and pray or you’ll deny and betray.
14-25 The struggle of life.
Romans 8
3 - “...For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh,...”
4-8 “...so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God...”
13 - “...for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live...” How is this accomplished? [by the Spirit]
25 - “...But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it...” What is the hope [deliverance from bondage] [deliverance from sin] We must persevere through this process.
26-39 The Spirit helps, all things work together for good, conformation is happening, we can’t be separated from God’s love.
Romans 9
8 - “...That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants...”
16 - “...So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy...”
18 - “...So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires...” Can God do this?
28 - “...For the Lord will execute His word on the earth , thoroughly and quickly...”
32 - faith, not works, leads to justification. Works are the evidence that justification has been received and salvation is in process.
Romans 10
2 - “...For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge...”
9 - “...that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;...” What confessed and what believed? [The resurrection, the defeat of death]
17 - “...So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ...”
Romans 11
5 - “...In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time a remnant according to God's gracious choice...”
18-22 “...the root supports you ...you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear ...behold, the kindness and severity of God...”
25 - “...For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery - so that you will not be wise in your own estimation - that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in;...”
29 - “...the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable...”
33 - “...Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!...”
Romans 12
Having set the stage with Christ as the justifier and God’s intentions as irrevocable, Paul now expounds upon ‘our part’
2 - “...And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect...”
9 - “...Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good...”
10 - “...Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;...”
16 - “...Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation...”
21 - “...Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good...” No neutral ground or passivity.
Romans 13
Proper response to authority.
6 - pay taxes.
8,9 Owe nothing but love. Love your neighbor as yourself.
11 - “...Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed...” Belief and salvation not equal.
14 - “...But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts...”
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