Immanuel Fellowship

Romans 2:1-3:30

In this session we look at Romans 2:1 through Romans 3:20. Like last time, we continue to look at the “bad news” that characterizes the first three chapters of Romans. We see that these chapters describe three categories of people….those who are noticeably enslaved to sin, the moralist, and the religious person. Everyone falls into one of these categories. We see in these chapters that all of us are found unrighteous and all of us face the consequences of sin. This section of Romans prepares us for the “Good News” that we begin to look at in our next session.

Romans 1:18-32

Today’s passage is Romans 1:18-32. This begins a section in Romans that goes through to the middle of chapter 3. We might call this section “The Bad News.” In this passage, we see how sin leads to more sin. In fact, it is like a giant mudslide or avalanche. Sin, and its consequences, get worse and worse, and faster and faster. All people, all of society, and every institution man creates follow this pattern, more or less. And apart from God’s intervention with the Gospel, the message is bleak and scary. Why talk so much about the bad news? Because it provides a contrast to when we get to the Good News! It makes us appreciate and see so much clearer the Good News!

Romans 1:1-17

Today we look at Romans 1:1-17. Paul gives us an introduction to the book in these verses. Especially important are verses 16-17 where we see what might be considered the theme of the book. The Righteousness of God is being revealed through the Gospel! We also introduce three keys words or truths that will be expanded throughout the book of Romans: the Gospel, the Righteousness of God, and faith.

The Book of Romans (introduction)

We begin a new series today on the book of Romans. In this session we will do a brief overview of the New Testament. This is important because we need to understand the concerns brought up in the book of Romans concerning the Jews and Gentiles. This was a major issue for the early Church, but it also has many ramifications for us today.

The Glorious Church (continued)

In the Fullness of Time...Look at Bethlehem

The Glorious Church (part 2)

One of the foundations for seeing the church become like the one God has destined us for is embracing a Biblical view that sees the church as a community. In this message we talk about Koinonia, the Greek word often translated as fellowship or community. The early church in Jerusalem was devoted to koinonia and therefore was filled with life, joy, and spiritual power. The result was that many people were added to the church. Being a community or koinonia is a necessary first step for us to be the church God has called us to be.

The Glorious Church (part 1)

This is the introduction to a new series entitled “The Glorious Church.” Ephesians 5:27 describes God’s plan for the Church. “That He would present to Himself the church in all her glory….having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.” The Church today certainly isn’t near to where God has destined her. In this series, we will look at what the Church should look like, and then examine how we will get there. And yes, there is a cost to being the Church God has called us to be!

All That God Had Prepared for Those Who Love Him

We conclude our series in this session with an overview of all that we have talked about in the past 15 sessions. We have covered a lot in detail and it can be easy to forget the bigger picture. This overview should convince us, and motivate us, that in light of all that God has prepared for us (see I Corinthians 2:9), we have been called to a very important work here in our lifetime! If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...

Our Life in Review

Today we look at how we live our lives here on earth in light of all that God has prepared for us. We are told in I Corinthians 3 that we are to be careful how we build because all our deeds and works will be tested and judged by fire. Are we building with gold, silver, and precious stones….or are we building with wood, straw, and hay? Are we storing up treasure here on earth, or are we stored up treasure in heaven. These are hard questions we must ask ourselves! If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...