Sermon Notes: In Christ Alone - A Study in Romans

Rom. 15:14-21

 

   I.  Care for the spiritual well being of others.

-admonish = noutheteo = admonish, warn.

"The person is led away from a false way through warning, instruction, reminder, teaching and encouragement so his conduct is corrected."

-minister = leitourgos = servant, minister;

Luke 1:23, Heb. 8:1-2, 6; I Pet. 2:9

 

  II.  Boast only in what Christ has done through us.

-Phil. 3:4-8; I Tim. 1:12-14, Gal. 6:14

    a.  We have nothing in ourselves to boast about.

    b.  Do not fail to boast about what God has done.

 

 III.  Develop a Christ directed vision throughout life.

-Acts 9:15, Gal. 1:16

-aspire = philotimeomai = to be fond of or love honor.

-Acts 16:6-10

-Bruce Waltke "Finding the Will of God"

   God's Program of Guidance.

    1.  Reading your Bible.

    2.  Developing a heart for the Lord.

    3.  Seeking wise counsel.

    4.  Looking for God's providence.

    5.  Does this make sense?

    6.  Divine intervention.