1.         SERMON RECAP

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a.       Setting the stage for next 39 sermons on Romans

•      Quick facts and background

•      Overview of 16 chapters

•      Why did Paul write 1:1-7 the way he did

b.      Remember: Paul's primary intention for writing this letter was to unite Jews and Gentiles as one fellowship in Christ.

c.       Overview of Romans 1-16

•      Chap 1-5         : Jews & Gentiles: Justified by Faith

•      Chap 6-7         : Law and lawlessness

•      Chap 8                        : Life in the Spirit

•      Chap 9-11      : Status and future of Israel

•      Chap 12-16    : Specific issues of faith & life

2.         LIVE IT OUT

a.       What does "for obedience to the faith" in Rom 1:5 mean to you?  Write below a few specific areas where obedience is hard for you:

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b.      Divide into smaller groups to share the above. 

Pray for one another that 2016 will be a year of significant growth in our obedience.

3.         PRAY

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4.         GOING DEEPER

Rom 1:4 – “and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.”

a.       Why is the Spirit referred to as the “Spirit of holiness” in v4?  Why not the Spirit of “power” or “life”? 

b.      What does holiness look like?In other words, how can you tell if someone is holy?  Discuss.