Calvary Chapel Sydney

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

Synopsis: Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ coming to earth, the greatest gift ever given. This passage illustrates how God conducted His arrival to earth as a baby and how Joseph, Mary, Simeon, and Anna all harmonised beautifully with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit to honour Jesus the Saviour Who was born. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 2:21-24 Leviticus 12:8 Luke 2:25-26 Luke 2:27-33 Isaiah 11:10 Isaiah 52:10 Luke 2:36-38

Synopsis: In our lives there will be times when our expectations are unmet, yet God is able to exceed them by His grace, goodness and mercy. While we may never experience unexpected pregnancy like Elizabeth or Mary, blessed are those who trust in the LORD God and magnify Him for His wondrous works because He has done great things for us. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 1:26-29 Luke 1:30-33 Ephesians 1:3 Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:34-38 John 5:18 Matthew 1:18 Luke 1:39-45 John 16:13-15 John 20:29 Luke 1:46-55 Psalm 35:27-28 Psalm 40:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1 Kings 8:25-26

Synopsis: Everyone knows what it is like to fail to achieve our own standards, and the Law of Moses proved impossible for all mere mortals to keep. By God's grace He has provided the means of righteousness for sinners by sending Jesus Christ as an offering for sin. It is by faith in Jesus Christ sinners are redeemed and made righteous children of God apart from the Law of Moses. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 3:1-4 Psalm 51:4 Romans 3:5-8 Romans 3:9-18 Romans 3:19-20 Psalm 143:1-2 Deuteronomy 6:24-25 Deuteronomy 9:6 Romans 3:21-26 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 3:27-31 Galatians 3:24-26 Psalm 95:6-7a - "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. 7 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand."

Paul wrote to believers to show how an identity as God's people impacts our view of ourselves and others, and just because we claim to be Christians does not mean we are living like Christ. Our lives provide evidence whether we love the praise of God or prefer the praise of men. God reasonable requests is to give Him all we willingly give to others.\ Verses in order of appearance: Emperor pic when I quote from the story during the intro Romans 2:17-20 Romans 2:21-24 Mark 7:10-13 Isaiah 52:4-5 Romans 2:25-27 Deuteronomy 30:6 Romans 2:28-29 Colossians 2:8-12 John 12:42 Matthew 10:32 Jeremiah 35:5-10 Jeremiah 35:12-15 Jeremiah 35:18-19 Nehemiah 3:14

Paul explained how everyone is without excuse before God whether He judges us by the Law of Moses or by our conscience since the most moral among men are still sinners. Our sin, approval of others who sin and condemnation of sinners exposes us as guilty before God. Only by the Gospel can sinners repent and turn to Jesus in faith, be saved and cleansed of all sin--including a guilty conscience. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 2:1-2 Romans 1:32 John 7:23-24 Romans 2:3-4 Hosea 11:1-4 Isaiah 55:6-7 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 Romans 2:5-11 Deuteronomy 10:125-18 Romans 2:12-16 1 John 3:18-20 Hebrews 10:22 Hebrews 9:13-14 Hebrews 9:27-28

Synopsis: The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel, and His wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of mankind. Though God has given man light and understanding to know God and proclaim His truth, man chooses to suppress it and prefers darkness over light. Through the Gospel there is hope for all given up to uncleanness, vile passions and debased minds--which well describe the natural condition of humanity. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:16-17 Romans 1:18-19 John 3:19 Romans 1:20-21 Psalm 19:1-3 Isaiah 1:2-3 Romans 1:22-25 Isaiah 40:25-26 Romans 1:26-27 1 Samuel 3:13 Job 40:4 Ezekiel 16:49-50 Romans 1:28-32 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Ezekiel 36:26-27

The introduction of the book of Romans emphasises God, the Gospel, grace and faith in God. Written by the apostle Paul, he reveals the Gospel of grace is the power of God to salvation for all who believe and in it the righteousness of is God revealed. Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus and live by faith too. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:1-4 Exodus 21:5-6 Matthew 28:19-20 John 20:28-29 Romans 1:5-7 2 Corinthians 9:8 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 1:8-12 Acts 18:1-4 Romans 1:13-15 2 Timothy 2:8-9 Romans 13:8 Romans 1:16-17 Habakkuk 2:4 John 1:16-17

Synopsis: The Preacher concludes his investigation and experiences into the vanity and meaninglessness of life under the sun by wisely turning to God and living in remembrance of Him. More than a mental exercise, remembering is a call to take action in light of what is true. Man's purpose is not achieved in what we acquire or accomplish, but to fear God Who will bring our fleeting lives into eternal judgment. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 12:1-5 2 Samuel 19:35 attached picture of almond tree in blossom 2 Corinthians 5:1 Ecclesiastes 12:6-8 Philippians 3:10-11 2 Corinthians 5:8 Ecclesiastes 12:9-10 Job 34:1-4 John 1:1-3 Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 John 10:11 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 Acts 17:30-31 John 14:21 John 14:1 Luke 22:19-20 1 Corinthians 11:26