United in the Gospel: God’s Wrath and Goodness

United in the Gospel: God’s Wrath and Goodness

Romans 1:18-32

6-21-20 

I. God’s Wrath is Being Revealed Now. (Romans 1:18)

“Wrath”- God’s righteous anger against sin and its consequences.

II. Enough of God is Plain to Everyone. (Romans 1:19-20)

III. God is Known by Conscience and Creation. (Romans 1:19-20, 2:14-16)

IV. All People are Without Excuse. (Romans 1:20)

 “…For myself…the philosophy of meaninglessness was essentially an instrument of liberation, sexual and political.” - Aldous Huxley

V. Our Hearts are Dark Without God. (Romans 1:21)

VI. We Exchanged God for our Own gods. (Romans 1:22-23)

 Psalm 53:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’”

VII. God is Handing the World Over to its Lusts. (Romans 1:24-32)

Monthly Transformation Verse: Romans 1:16 - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…”

Weekly Transformation Verse: Romans 2:11 – “For God shows no partiality.” 

Weekly Reading Plan: Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 38; 1 Corinthians 10

Going Deeper This Week 

1. What comes to mind when you hear the word guilty? What are some common ways individuals deal with feeling guilty in our culture?
2. Do you accept that God’s wrath (righteous anger against all rebellion) is needed and just? Explain.
3. To be holy or set apart in this world we are to constantly ask: “Will this move me to grow deeper in my faith walk and help express to others who Christ is to me?” What are some solid practical ways we can help each other with this?
4. In what ways are you proclaiming the Gospel to those closest to you? What is one step forward you can take this week to proclaim Christ? Review and then apply the four steps suggested in the message. Notify someone next week what God did.
5. Pray for 10-15 minutes for our country and for those you know who are in need of knowing Christ.