Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: In the conclusion to Paul's letter, he personally greeted and commended fellow Christians and faithful labourers in the service to the LORD. Through faith in Jesus who is wisdom for us, believers are enriched by close relationships with God and other believers. We are called to take heed to ourselves that we live for God's glory by obeying the Gospel. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 16:1-2 Romans 16:3-9 John 3:16 C.H. Spurgeon quote from Lectures to My Students: "Neptune had long been shining before he was discovered and named; and you and I brethren, may remain unknown for years, and possibly the world may never discover us; but I trust that our influence, like that of Neptune, will be felt and recognised, whether we are seen of men, or only shine in solitary splendour to the glory of God." Romans 16:10-16 Ephesians 1:3-4 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 Luke 7:45 Romans 16:17-20 Acts 15:1-2 1 Timothy 4:16 1 Corinthians 14:20 Romans 16:21-24 Romans 16:25-27 John 2:19-22 Romans 6:23 Acts 6:7 1 Corin

By faith in God, Paul was confident the believers in Rome were spiritually fruitful and capable by the Holy Spirit. Having preached the Gospel in places where Jesus was unknown, Paul expressed his desire to meet with the Romans and be refreshed together by their mutual faith in Jesus. Paul went in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ, and so do we by God's grace. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:16 Romans 15:14-16 Romans 15:13 Romans 15:17-19 Acts 18:9-11 Romans 15:20-22 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Isaiah 52:13-15 Romans 15:23-24 Acts 19:9-10 Romans 15:25-29 Deuteronomy 16:10 Romans 1:11-12 Romans 15:30-33 Acts 28:15 Acts 3:19-21 John 16:33 Philemon 1:7

Paul shows how the Gospel and Jesus Christ are to guide and inspire us to live to please others rather than ourselves. Through the patience and comfort of the scriptures we have hope, and this unites Christians to glorify God with one mouth and one mind as Christ's body, the church. Praise our God of hope who fills us with all joy and peace in believing! Verses in order of appearance: Romans 14:22-23 Romans 15:1-3 Philippians 2:3 Psalm 69:8-9 John 2:15-17 Romans 15:4-7 Romans 5:1-5 Romans 15:8-12 Ephesians 2:11-16 Psalm 18:48-49 Deuteronomy 32:43 Psalm 117:1-2 Isaiah 11:10 Romans 15:13 Psalm 119:49 1 Peter 1:3-5

Synopsis: Every Christian has faith and knowledge, and we need guidance from God in our relationships with fellow Christians. Our natural tendency is to judge others rather then humbling ourselves, loving and building others up. By faith in Jesus, we are to resolve to no longer condemn or stumble other Christians but to love them and pursue what makes for peace. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 14:1-4 Romans 14:5-9 Colossians 2:16-17 1 Timothy 4:3-5 Romans 14:10-13 Romans 2:1-3 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Romans 14:14-18 Romans 14:19-21 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 Proverbs 18:19 Romans 14:22-23

Synopsis: The Bible is filled with hard sayings that confront us because we need to change, and by the power of Jesus Christ we can learn to walk in the way that pleases God: being subject to authority, honest with our money, giving honour to those honour is due, and loving one another as Jesus loves us. It is time to wake up from sleep, cast off works of darkness and to put on Jesus Christ. Verses in order of appearance: Ezekiel 33:31-32 Romans 13:1-2 Acts 4:19-20 Romans 13:3-4 Genesis 9:6 Romans 13:5-7 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 5:42 Leviticus 19:18 Romans 13:11-12 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 Romans 13:13-14 Ephesians 5:1-10 Psalm 51:1-3 Psalm 51:10-13

The Bible contains several accounts of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how He presented Himself alive to disciples with many infallible proofs. Based on the truth of God's word and the power of the Holy Spirit, we have all confidence our risen Saviour lives. May all the world come to know and believe in Jesus who has overcome sin and death by His sacrifice. Verses in order of appearance: Mark 16:1-4 Matthew 28:2-4 Mark 16:5-8 Matthew 16:21 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Mark 16:9-11 John 20:11-18 Isaiah 43:7 Mark 16:12-14 Luke 24:25-27 Matthew 28:16-17 Acts 1:1-3 1 Timothy 3:16 Romans 8:38-39

Jesus was crucified with robbers that seemed beyond saving, but Jesus is a Saviour and KING who lay down His life as a sacrifice for lost sinners in fulfillment of God's promises in Scripture. On Good Friday Jesus died and was buried in a tomb, and thus set the stage to confirm beyond doubt His miraculous resurrection days later. Verses in order of appearance: Mark 15:24-28 Isaiah 53:11-12 Mark 15:29-32 Psalm 16:10 Luke 23:39-43 Luke 23:44-46 John 19:30 Mark 15:44-47

Synopsis: Paul continues his letter to Roman believers with a portrait of what presenting ourselves as living sacrifices to God, being transformed by the renewing of our minds, and doing God's will looks like in relationships with others. We are to love without hypocrisy, for those who love has fulfilled the law. Loving one another with humility is a Christian duty we embrace by faith in Jesus to overcome evil with good. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 12:9-13 Romans 13:8 Colossians 3:22-24 Psalm 97:10 Proverbs27:22 Romans 12:14-16 Matthew 5:43-45 Matthew 5:11-12 Philippians 2:3-8 Romans 12:17-18 Isaiah 57:20-21 Romans 12:19-21 Deuteronomy 32:35 2 Kings 6:18-23 Proverbs 25:21-22 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 1 Samuel 2:10

Having established God's mercy and grace extended to all through the Gospel, Paul implores believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God, being transformed by the renewing of our minds. While this is God's work, followers of Jesus are held responsible to adopt God's perspective and live like the new creatures He has made us, guided by faith in Him and using the spiritual gifts He provides for the good of all. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 2:19-20 Matthew 17:1-2 Galatians 6:15 Ephesians 4:22-24 Romans 12:3-5 Galatians 6:3-5 Acts 10:19-20 Acts 10:44-45 Romans 12:4-5 (repeat) Romans 12:6-8 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Synopsis: In this chapter, Paul explains God's redemptive purpose in Israel's rejection of Jesus the Messiah, and how by grafting the Gentiles into God's people by the Gospel would draw Israel to Himself for salvation. God had not cut off Israel for rejecting Him, for His gifts and calling are irrevocable. In light of God's wisdom beyond fathom and mercy on all, may we continually praise Him by freely giving mercy to all. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 11:7-12 Psalm 69:22-23 Romans 11:13-17 Numbers 15:20 1 Corinthians 15:20 Romans 11:18-24 Amos 3:1-2 Romans 11:25-29 Colossians 1:26 Luke 21:24 Isaiah 59:20-21 Zechariah 12:10 Romans 11:30-32 Romans 11:33-36 Isaiah 40:13 Job 41:11 Colossians 1:13-17

After Paul established God's sovereignty and choice to offer salvation freely by grace, in this chapter Paul focuses on man's responsibility to respond to the Gospel by faith in Jesus to receive salvation. Though Israel had rejected Jesus God had not cast them off, but as Paul proved by being born again God has reserved for Himself a remnant who will remain faithful to Him. Our coming to Jesus in faith reveals His unfolding plan to save others by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 10:1-4 Romans 3:20 Romans 10:5-7 Deuteronomy 30:11-13 Romans 10:8-13 Deuteronomy 30:14 Luke 17:20-21 Joel 2:32 2 Corinthians 8:9 Romans 10:14-15 Acts 26:17-18 Matthew 9:38 Isaiah 52:7 Romans 10:16-18 Isaiah 52:13-15 Isaiah 53:1 Romans 10:19-21 Deuteronomy 32:21 Romans 11:1-4 Romans 11:5-6 Ephesians 2:8-9 Philippians 2:9-11

Synopsis: Paul shifts gears in this chapter to declare that God's word and purposes stand, and how the choices of our sovereign Creator are established by His power according to His wisdom. Paul explained how God's election is not based on the merit of those chosen, but by God to fulfill His purposes from beginning to end. Rather than finding fault with God ways, our call is to trust and praise Him. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 55:8-9 Romans 9:1-5 Acts 26:9-11 Romans 9:6-9 Romans 2:28-29 Galatians 4:28 Romans 9:10-13 Malachi 1:2-3 John 12:25 Romans 9:14-18 Romans 9:19-24 Romans 9:25-29 John 1:11-13 Isaiah 1:9 Romans 9:30-33 Hosea 13:9 Isaiah 65:1-2

Having established there is no condemnation for followers of Jesus Christ, we can rely on the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and helps us in our weaknesses in prayer. We can know all things work together for us, are more than overcomers through Jesus, and nothing can or will ever be able to separate us from the love of God. These Christian privileges are freely offered to all by God's grace. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 8:20-21 Romans 8:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:1-3 Romans 8:24-25 Romans 8:26-27 Hebrews 7:25 Romans 8:28-30 Genesis 50:20 2 Timothy 2:19 Romans 8:30 (re-reading) Ephesians 1:3-6 Romans 8:31-34 Romans 8:16-17 Luke 12:32 John 15:16 Romans 8:35-39 Psalm 44:25-26 (NIV)

Synopsis: By the resurrection power of Jesus, the Spirit of Christ lives in born-again believers and provides power for us to lead sanctified lives as children of God. What was impossible previously is now miraculously accomplished through the Spirit of God who lives in us and causes the light of Christ's glory to shine through us. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 8:1 Romans 8:2-4 Romans 8:5-8 Colossians 1:21-22 Romans 8:9-11 Ephesians 3:19 Romans 8:12-17 Galatians 3:26 Romans 8:18-21 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Synopsis: Through the Gospel a new way of living has opened to born again Christians, for we are dead to sin and to the law, and are made alive to God now under grace. Trying to overcome indwelling sin by the power of the flesh left us wretched and miserable, but the Gospel frees us from the dominion of the Law of Moses so we are free to serve God in the newness of the Holy Spirit. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 6:14 Romans 7:1-3 Romans 7:4-6 Galatians 2:19 Galatians 5:13, 16 Romans 7:7-12 Proverbs 5:15 Proverbs 9:17 Romans 7:13-17 Romans 7:18-22 Galatians 5:16-18 Romans 7:23-25

We struggle at times thinking we aren't enough and doubt God. In this section of Scripture we find Jesus working in and with people showing the world how much He cares for people. He does this with us more than we know. He provides all we need. Scriptures in order of appearance Matthew 9 1 Corinthians 12:4 & 7 (All of these from 1 Corinthians are in the intro so be ready quite early) 1 Corinthians 12:31 1 Corinthians 13:13 Matthew 9:1-2 Hebrews 12:2 Zechariah 4:1-6 Romans 10:17 Zechariah 4:7 Matthew 9:3 Mark 2:7 Matthew 9:4-5 Matthew 9:6-8 Matthew 9:20-22 Matthew 8:8-10,13 Ephesians 5:18 Luke 11:13

Synopsis: Our sinful and broken world will cause all of us grief and heart-break. Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted. We can know this healing through His Word, His Spirit and His Church. What should we do? ACT. Acknowledge, Cry and Trust. Verses in order of appearance: Pic 1 Adaline Pic 2 Gaza Rom 1:28-32 Romans 8:21-22 Pic 3 broken and broken-hearted Lk 4:16-21 Isaiah 61:2-3 Matthew 5:4 Pic 4 Elisabeth Elliot quote 1 Pic 5 His Word Pic 6 His Spirit Pic 7 His Church Pic 8 Acknowledge Pic 9 Cry Pic 10 Elisabeth Elliot quote 2 Pic 11 Trust John 16:33

Synopsis: Having established the reign of grace through Jesus, Paul explained the spiritual reality of those who are born again. Christ's death and resurrection demonstrates how Christians have died to sin and are now raised with Jesus to live in newness of life we experience today by the power of the Holy Spirit. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 5:20-21 Romans 6:1-4 Romans 6:5-7 Romans 6:8-11 Revelation 1:18 Hebrews 10:8-10 Romans 6:12-14 Galatians 6:15 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Romans 6:15-18 2 Samuel 12:10 Romans 6:19-23 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 Galatians 2:20

By virtue of what Jesus Christ accomplished, those justified and made righteous by faith in Him are entitled to incredible benefits believers may not have realised: we have peace with God, access by faith into this grace we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God--and much more! Praise the LORD, for where sin abounded grace abounded much more. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 5:1-2 Hebrews 4:16 Colossians 3:4 John 17:22-23 Romans 5:3-5 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Romans 5:6-8 Romans 5:9-11 Romans 5:12-14 Hebrews 7:9-10 Romans 5:15-17 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Romans 5:18-19 Romans 5:20-21

Synopsis: Having established God made a way to obtain righteousness apart from the works of the Law, Paul showed from the Scripture Abraham and David were justified by faith in God. This has massive implications for people today, for this affirms God imputes righteousness to Jew and Gentile alike by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. What strength, assurance and joy faith in Jesus brings! Verses in order of appearance: Romans 4:1-3 Genesis 15:6 Romans 4:4-8 Hebrews 8:12-13 Romans 4:9-12 Romans 4:13-15 Galatians 3:10-11 Romans 4:16-18 Galatians 3:28-29 Romans 4:19-22 Hebrews 11:11 Romans 4:23-25 1 John 5:13 1 Peter 1:20-21