The Roman Road a sermon series January 2016 until who knows? The - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Roman Road a sermon series January 2016 until who knows?

“The Law of God didn’t come until Moses, why then are people considered to have sinned before that?” “Why are we lumped in with Adam, we didn’t participate in his willful disobedience. It’s not fair to condemn me on his actions.”

12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned - 13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come. Romans 5:12-14

What’s sin? What’s the result of sin? Why is all of humanity condemned as a result of Adam’s sin? Why if the Law came through Moses hundred’s of years later was humanity considered under the curse of sin before that?

Why is all of humanity condemned as a result of Adam’s sin? HEADSHIP Adam represents all of humankind in their sinfulness Jesus, the second Adam, represents all those of faith & righteousness

Why is all of humanity condemned as a result of Adam’s sin? We’re not sinners because we sin. We sin because we’re sinners. We inherited Adam’s sin nature.

‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” Genesis 3:3

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“The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

“Was it fair for God to condemn the whole world just because of one man’s disobedience?” Fair. Gracious. Wise

“ But what about the Law which came later?”

“ But what about the Law which came later?” A result (death) demands a cause

“ But what about the Law which came later?” A result (death) demands a cause (______________?)

“ But what about the Law which came later?” A result (death) demands a cause (disobedience of Adam)

People don’t die because of specific acts of sin People die because they’re united racially to Adam “in Adam all men die” 1 Cor. 15:22

“… sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law.” Romans 5:13b Specific acts of sin, not sin nature

T he declaration of their Creator in nature & in their own nature (Romans 1:18-23) The inner law of reason & conscience (Romans 2:16-16)

What is sin & its result?

Amos 3:3 (NIV) "How can two walk together unless they agree?” Amos 3:3(The Message) “Do two people walk hand in hand if they are not going to the same place?”

Amos 3:3 (The Living Bible) “ For how can we walk together with your sins between us?”

Genesis 3:3 ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’”

Agreement’s shown through obedience

Agreement’s shown through obedience Obedience is the expression of love

“You will not certainly die… For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God , knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3

“You will not certainly die… For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God , knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3 1st step - choose to disagree

“You will not certainly die… For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God , knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3 1st step - choose to disagree 2nd step - act

Sin is disagreement with God, Disobedience results from our disagreement

But what else has been the result of sin?

Sin is degeneration in all ways (emotionally, physically, intellectually & spiritually)

“Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Genesis 2

6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Genesis 3

Shame

Shame Pain in childbirth, strife in work, etc…

8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” Genesis 3

8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked ; so I hid .” Genesis 3

Intellectualism

Intellectualism Pleasures

Intellectualism Pleasures Ambition Prestige

We search for the Loophole…

We throw up roadblocks…

We trivialize sin…

Sowing & Reaping

“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life….Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set. 46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. 47 But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” John 5

46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” Luke 6

How can we walk freely again?

How can we walk freely again? -We agree -Don’t look for loopholes -Express your love in obedience -Move your allegiance from Adam to Christ -Strive with perseverance to gain character -Take every thought captive to Jesus -Allow Him to be Lord -Agree in lifestyle, choices & behavior -They will know us by our fruit

Agreement is the first step of obedience love & devotion are expressed in obedience Walk hand in hand with Jesus!