The Book of Romans Lesson 15 SHBC Cordes SS Class

Hope, Prayer & Predestination ** Romans 8:24 - 30 Introduction**: The Book of Hebrews teaches us that our “faith is the substance of things hoped for . . . “ This morning our lesson from Romans will open with Paul reminding us that we are “saved in this hope . . . '' Following that discussion we will turn our attention to God’s remarkable plan for our prayers and how He intercedes. Lastly, if time permits, we will take a look at what Romans 8 has to say about predestination.

A. Hope: Elpis (G1680) In the christian sense a joyful and confident expectation. B. The hope is not yet revealed. C. One maintains hope with perseverance: steadfastness, endurance, constancy.

1. Dwell on God in the past.
2. Dwell on God in the present
3. Hope on God in the future.

A. While we hope, the Spirit helps B. We are illiterate in prayer. C. The Spirit translates & delivers our prayers. D. The Son, (Rev 2:23) makes intercession to the Father. E. The believer’s genuine prayer is precious to God. (Ja 5;16) (Randy Alcorn Article) F. The believer must focus on developing a Genuine Prayer Life. G. Is it any wonder that things must “work together for good”

III. His Predestination 29-30 A. His predestination is founded upon HIs foreknowledge. B. Those predestined are conformed to HIs image. C. Those predestined were both called & justified. D. Those who are justified are glorified.

Conclusion: Hope in Christ is sure though unseen. Prayer works in heaven far beyond our reach. Predestination will never be fully comprehended in this finite world. However, God works above and beyond our ability to understand. We are called to “Live by faith” and to “walk in the Spirit”. Ours is not a blind or ignorant faith. Jesus used the example of the wind. It blows where it will and goes where it wants. We don’t see it or even fully understand it. However, we hear it, we feel it and even see its effects on our world. The same is true with the truths of God. We are not left to trust in a distant or unfeeling God. His evidence surrounds us. His Word endures and proclaims HIs truth through the ages.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. -Proverbs 3:5&6

The Book of Romans Lesson 19 SHBC Cordes SS Class Israel's Rejection Is Neither Complete or Final

Romans 11 Introduction: Any serious student of the Bible must concern himself with the story of Israel? Biblically, it is a story that begins in Genesis and continues throughout scripture. From an anthropological view the story begins in a unique way with the calling of a single, insignificant man who follows God and is blessed. Historically, the story of Israel is one of rise and fall, captivity, genocide & restoration. Prophetically, the story is not yet complete. Israel is the nation for which God still has a plan. Paul makes these things clear in Romans chapters 9, 10 & 11. Paul’s opening sentence in chapter 11 let’s the reader know that despite appearance, God isn’t finished with the nation of Israel.

• Israel’s rejection was not total. 1-10 1. Paul is proof that not all of Israel is lost. 2. God has preserved a remnant. 3. The remnant is preserved by grace. 4. Israel did not find what it sought, the Messiah.
• The elect found the messiah by grace.
• Those holding to the law (works) are blinded.
• Those who have ears to hear . . . Matt. 11:1-19

• Elijah, John the Baptist & Jesus were rejected

• Israel’s rejection is not final. 11-36 1. The fall of the Jew created the fulness of the Gentile. 2. Paul was called to the gentile 3. The gentile is “grafted” in because of the fall. 4. God’s goodness is revealed through grafting. 5. God’s severity is also revealed through cutting off.

• Israel will be saved according to the prophecies. 1. All were committed to disobedience. 2. All will be shown mercy. 3. God’s Will, will be done. 33-36

Conclusion: The salvation of the Gentile is at hand. However, God has a future plan for the nation of Israel. So, how should we as believers respond? What should we do? Are we to ignore the Jew? Are we to usher in a plan for the Jew? Do the promises given in Gen 12:3 & Acts 3:25 still apply? As Francis Schaffer said it, How Should We Then Live? Class, what do you think?

Looking Ahead: How to Live the Christian Life (Christianity for Dummies) Romans 12

• Living Sacrifices
• Serving God with Spiritual Gifts
• Behave Like a Christian

Romans 13

• Submission to government
• Loving our neighbor
• Put on Christ

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