Conquering Christians in the Age of Coronavirus Notes Romans 8:31-39 Rev

Conquering Christians in the Age of Coronavirus Notes Romans 8:31-39 Rev. Brian Bill May 3, 2020

Main Point: Conquering Christians lock into the love of Christ.

What Shall We Say? 1. “Things” he’s referring to. • You have been by faith and have peace with God through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). • God’s love has been shed abroad in your heart (Romans 5:5). • There is no for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). • You are an heir of God and fellow heir with Christ (Romans 8:17). • God will work all things out for His glory and your good (Romans 8:28). • He is you to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). • Your glorification is so certain God speaks of it as having already been accomplished (Romans 8:30). 2. Responses • Nothing – what can we really say? • Everything – should never stop Him. 3. These questions serve to celebrate a born-again believers in Christ.

FAQ #1: Who Opposes Us? (vs. 31) FAP #1: God Protects Us! 1. The meaning is not so much “if” but is rather “since” or “ .” 2. God’s angelic army (2 Kings 6:16, 1 John 4:4). 3. God is for ! 4. With God on your side, there is anyone can do for you (Psalm 118:6). 5. Every opponent is compared to how big God is. 6. If you are a born-again believer, God is always for you, no matter what .

FAQ #2: Who Withholds from Us? (vs. 32) FAP#2: God provides For Us! 1. The Father freely His one and only Son to die on the cross for us. • The phrase “for us all” means “on the of” meaning Jesus died as our substitute, in our place, for our benefit (Romans 4:25). 2. Since God did not hesitate to give His gift, certainly He will give us lesser gifts.

FAQ #3: Who Accuses Us? (vs.33) FAP #3: God Purifies Us! 1. The word for “charge” is taken from the legal world and refers to an which leads to an arraignment. 2. A Christian can feel attacked from a number of directions. • From the (Revelation 12:10). • From the World (John 15:19). • From a fellow follower of Jesus (Galatians 5:15). • From (Romans 8:1) 3. If you know Jesus Christ through the new birth, none of these charges , because we have been justified before God. • God has forgiven you and you to be righteous. • He took the sin in your account and transferred it to the account of Jesus, and took all the spotless ______of His Son and transferred it to you.

FAQ #4: Who Condemns Us? (vs. 34) FAP #4: Jesus Prays for Us! 1. Our sins deserve condemnation, but Christ now us. 2. Course on Christology. • His crucifixion – the cross of Christ is the basis for our . • His resurrection – God the Father accepted payment of His Son. • His ascension – this is the place of exaltation and honor (1 Peter 3:22). • His intercession – Jesus functions as our divine defense attorney, on our behalf (Hebrews 7:25, Isaiah 53:12). 3. Whatever problem, struggle, fear, concern, or addiction you are experiencing, hold on to the truth that Jesus Christ is for you (Romans 8:26)! 4. The Holy Spirit intercedes in our hearts and the Son for us in Heaven (Isaiah 54:17).

FAQ #5: Who Separates Us? (vs.35-36) FAP #5: Jesus Preserves Us! 1. The word “separate” means to place a wedge between to divide asunder, or to , and was used as a synonym for “amputate.” 2. We will never be cut off from Christ, not matter what we go through. 3. Look at the list. • Tribulation refers to “being squeezed or ” externally. • Distress is to feel like the walls are caving in . • Persecution is to be pursued with hostility because of your faith. • Famine is the idea of which leads to hunger. • Nakedness is to be so destitute you don’t even have clothing. • Danger is to be in peril. • Sword refers to an instrument of war known as a slaughter-knife. 4. Those who are for their faith will never be severed from the love of Christ. 5. If you struggle believing you are loved by God memorize Jeremiah 31:3. 6. God’s unchanging covenant love for us is the ground for our joyful of Him (1 Chronicles 16:34).

More Than Conquerors (vs. 37) 1. We should be more than just survivors, we must be . 2. If you are still doubting God’s unfailing love and commitment for you, listen to Romans 8:38-39. 3. The words “neither” and “nor” are absolute negatives and can be translated “not even anything.” 4. Theology and doctrine matter because unchanging realities produce Christians. 5. Have you ever repented and received Jesus Christ as your Savior (Romans 2:4-5)?