Romans Bible Study – Week 1 Romans 1:1–3:20

In our first session of the Romans study, we explored Paul’s introduction to the gospel and his powerful argument for humanity’s need for salvation. Paul begins by affirming the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (1:16–17). He then unpacks the universal reality of sin—both for Gentiles and Jews—showing that all are accountable before God. By the end of chapter 3:20, Paul makes it clear that no one can be justified by works of the Law, because all have fallen short and stand in need of God’s righteousness.

Key Themes:

• The gospel reveals God’s righteousness (1:16–17).

• God’s wrath is against sin, but His plan of salvation is for all people (1:18–32).

• Both Jews and Gentiles are guilty and in need of grace (2:1–3:20).

• The Law cannot save—it only exposes sin (3:20).

This week challenged us to see the depth of our need for Christ and prepared us to dive into the heart of the gospel in the weeks ahead.

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In John 2:1-12 we find Jesus and His disciples at the wedding at Cana in Galilee, and it is here that we are able to gain insight into the pouring place of our lives. John writes the story of Jesus so that it can be understood that while He is human, He is also divine. John emphasizes the glory of Christ. This story often times has the emphasis placed on the wine itself being made from water as the miracle but could it be about the pouring place instead? It is when we run out of who we are and all of which we can supply ourselves that we reach the pouring place in our life. Who would be better to teach about the pouring place than God Himself poured out to us?

Take a moment and listen to this message on being the light! We are not called to walk in darkness but rather to walk in the light and to be the light of this world which is to reflect the greater light of God. The source of our light should never be our own doing but only the light that we reflect from God Himself.

When God gives you a promise, you can guarantee that the promise will come to pass. It does not matter what it may look like in the moment, continue pressing on by faith that He will honor the word that He gave you. You can have faith in the forecast when you know who is in control of the weather.

When we realize the power of taking the courage to step out of agreement with the enemy and step into the covenant that God has already spoken over our life then we are able to see the impossible take place. We do not have to live in a defeated mindset and there is absolutely nothing missing in order for us to live the life we are called to live. We have been given everything that we need.

Easter is arguably one of the most well attended church in churches across the world. It is the time where families come together and enjoy being with one another. Churches everywhere want to be sure and reach out to as many souls as possible during this time. The love that Christ has for us should never be overlooked because of what He did for each one of us. But what happens when Easter does not seem to be what everyone else has in mind as the "perfect day"? The tomb is empty but so are the pews. What makes the next Sunday just as powerful as the Easter before? What do you do when you are battling fear in your life even though the tomb is empty? Why is Thomas so significant to this powerful story found in John 20? Join us as we encounter the Evidence of Easter together.

Happy New Year! Are you setting out to accomplish that New Year Resolution already? Are you looking to become a better version of yourself? Let's take a journey into the lives of the disciples as they were also on a journey of becoming better versions of themselves. We hope that this will encourage you to step into your next level of living for 2024!

Tyler & Jessica Coen