I. The truth is in Christ. II. Paul is burdened for Israel. III. We should be burdened for the lost. IV. Ishmael and Isaac contrasted. V. Jacob / Esau contrasted. VI. They are not all Israel which are of Israel. VII. First things natural, Second things are Spiritual - we must be born again (even the Jew under the dispensation of grace.)

I. Biblical proof that a saved person may have their vulnerability exploited and used by Satan. II. The Lord sees and knows everything, we cannot lie or keep secrets from Him. III. Sin comes with Consequences - sometimes they are severe. IV. Ananias and Saphira "conspired" together. V. "Where there is conspiracy there is complicity. "

I. All Creation waits in anticipation of the future redemption and glorification. II. Our New Help - The Holy Spirit. III. How the Holy Spirit helps us pray. IV. A New Knowledge - We are more than conquerors. V. The Inseperable love of God in Christ Jesus.

I. The Apostles now released from custody seek fellowship with their "own company." II. The Assembling of the Saints became a Praise and Prayer Service. III. The Church prayed on one accord, had all things in common, loved one another, and took care of each other. IV. The prayer for boldness. V. The results of the meeting - the power of God shook the building, The Spirit of God filled believers, and the brotherhood was supplied by the grace of God.

I. No condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. II. A New Position, A New Walk, and New Protections. III. "Sin condemned in the flesh." IV. A new guide - The Holy Spirit. V. A new family - Adopted by the Father into God's family - joint heirs with Christ.

I. Peter, John, and the healed man in the temple draw a crowd and use the attention as an occasion to the Gospel. II. 5000 believed - all this good was coming from their ministry so why were they hated by the religious rulers. III. Jesus warned the disciples that because they hated Him, they would also hate them. IV. Truth exposes sin, and the rulers had lost influence and control. V. Instead of repentance the proud try to silence the message. VI. The conclusion - it is right to obey God even if man persecutes us for it. We have our reward in Heaven.

I. In Romans 6 "we are not under the law" , now in Romans 7 "we are delivered from the law." II. The motions of sin, how the law provokes sin. III. The four laws of Romans 7 - law of God, of sin, of mind, and another law in our members. IV. The battle within all of us. V. Our new nature does not sin, but a remnant of indwelling corruption remains in our flesh. VI. Our first marriage was to the Law, our second is to Christ. VII. Because of Christ's substitutionary sacrifice death cancels the laws power, furthermore - because both Christ and the believer have Everlasting Life the new marriage contract is binding for eternity.

I. Prophecy of the Cross II. The change in Peter after the Cross III. The Power of the Cross IV. The Program of the Cross V. The Plea of the Cross

I. The body of sin is made powerless, but the believer must reside in the body until death or rapture. II. We put off the old man (crucified) we put on the new man (resurrection) III. After salvation - sanctification. IV. We are to yield as servants of righteousness and as servants to God. V. First we saw the benefits of justification now we see the fruits of justification.

I. We should expect God to do marvelous works in our lives. II. What God has done for you is your testimony to others. III. Peter and John deflected attention for the miracle onto Jesus Christ, denying any and all personal merit. IV. Only faith in Christ produces works that glorify God V. The Jews again rebuked for unbelief and told to repent and accept Jesus as Messiah.

I. Shall we continue in sin now that we're saved? II. The believer identifies with the death, burial, resurrection of Jesus Christ. III. Our old man is crucified - we should not serve sin. IV. Five Facts about sin. V. The solution for all sin - Jesus Christ.

I. Known as the town harlot she had a bad reputation. (We can find faith in the least likely of places.) II. She made a profession of faith believing in God and desired to leave her old life behind in exchange for deliverance and salvation. III. Her delivery illustrates "justification by faith." IV. Regardless of people thought of her she proves to us the extent of God's love. No one is worthless to God. V. Finally, God gave her a new life, new future, new purpose, and new testimony.

I. The five "much more" statements of chapter 5. II. Condemnation and Death brought to mankind through Adam. III. Righteousness and Life brought by Christ. IV. The repenting sinner receives much more in Christ than he ever lost in Adam.

I. Peter and John go to the temple to pray. II. Do we pray throughout the day. III. A beggar in desperate condition asking for alms outside the beautiful temple. IV. How often does the church internalize its focus but fail to meet the Spiritual needs on the front porch. V. Sometimes the religious crowd inside the church is comfortable keeping the weak and needy outside the church. They want to pay the alms and show off their good works without intentions of ever taking responsibility of bringing new believers into the church. VI. People should be filled with wonder and amazement at the transformation in our lives.

I. Justification by Faith II. Benefits of Justification. III. Peace with God. IV. Glory in God - even in Tribulation. V. While we were yet sinners Christ died for us.

I. The tabernacle - it's design and construction. II. The Word of God has to be followed for God to be glorified. III. The rewarding feeling of watching God bless your labors for Him. IV. When God puts you in an inconvenient situation. V. Sometimes the Will of God avoids our own comfort but there's always a blessing in our obedience.

I. The promise was through "the righteousness of faith" II. The promise to Abraham was an unconditional one (grace) given 430 years before the law. III. The law brings wrath not justification. IV. "Sure to (ALL) the seed" V. Being not "weak in faith" VI. "Staggered not at the promise of God" VII. Being fully persuaded. Nothing is hopeless when it comes to God's Word

I. Christ was crucified but didn't stay dead. II. "What shall we do? under conviction " III. Repentance and Baptism - are they required for salvation? IV. Many gladly received the Word and were saved. V. A beautiful picture of a Bible believing church.

I. Abraham - his faith counted for righteousness. II. Abraham's faith tested. III. Faith justifies man before God, works justifies man before his fellow man. IV. Blessed is the man who the Lord will not impute sin. V. The imputation of righteousness to the believer. VI. What saith the Scripture? VII. The rewards of faith are by the Grace of God.

I. A fight in the womb - proof of both consciousness and purpose before birth. II. Jacob's questions character. III. The damage of favoritism in a family. IV. A divided family. V. Jacob meets God - a turning point. VI. Reconciliation in a relationship. VII. Even if our character is questionable at the first, God can still use us in a powerful way.