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The Incarnation, Part Two

Philippians 2:6-8 Michael Rosario How could God die our death? 1.  He LIMITED His rights, v. 6 His RIGHT to be our Savior 2.  He LOWERED His appearance, v. 7 His ROUTE to be our Savior 3.  He LATCHED Himself to His mission, v. 8 His REASON He is our Savior

Has God Taken Back His Commitment to Israel? Part 7

Romans 11:30-36 Michael Rosario

1. Israel’s setting aside is FRACTIONAL, v. 1-10
2. Israel’s setting aside is FLEETING, v. 11-25
3. Israel’s setting aside is FOCUSED, v. 25-36

• It MAGNIFIES His sovereignty [25-26a]
• It MAINTAINS His credibility [26b-29]
• It MANIFESTS His kindness [30-32]

1. -PRODUCING a people that need it
2. -POSITION a people to receive it
3. -PROVIDING a release for all who will receive it

4.   It MARKS His Immensity [33-36]

1. We see it in the PROFUNDITY of His THINKING, v. 33
2. We see it in the IMCOMPARABILITY of His COUNSEL, v. 34
3. We see it in the LIMITLESSNESS of His FREEDOM, v. 35
4. We see it in the COMPREHENSIVENESS of His INVOLVEMENT with everything, v. 36

Justification By Faith: Defended, Declared, Developed

Galatians 3:1-3 Joel Dunkin 3 Lies Christians Believe that Lead to Fleshly Living:

1. The Cross is SECONDARY, v. 1 "You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?"
2. The Spirit is UNNECESSARY, v. 2 "This is the only thing I want to find out from you:  did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?"
3. The Spirit is SELF-GENERATING, v. 3 "Are you so foolish?  Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?"

Has God Taken Back His Commitment to Israel? Part 2

Romans 11:2-6 Michael Rosario #1-Israel's setting aside is FRACTIONAL, v. 1-10

1. PERSONAL Proof, v. 1
2. PORTIONAL, v. 2b-6

• STARTING Point [2a]
• SCRIPTURAL Insight [2b-4]
• THE SPIRITUAL Grounds [5-6]

Has God Taken Back His Commitment to Israel?

Romans 11:1-2 Michael Rosario 1.  Israel's setting aside is FRACTIONAL, v. 1-10

1. THE PERSONAL Proof, v. 1 "For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin."
2. THE PORTIONAL Proof, v. 2b-6 "God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew..."

Israel's Ignorance Part 11

Romans 10:18-21 Michael Rosario

1. An Understanding of RIGHTEOUSNESS, 1-3
2. An Understanding of CHRIST, 4a
3. An Understanding of FAITH, 4b-10
4. An Understanding of MERCY, 11-13
5. An Understanding of PREACHING, 14-17
6. An Understanding of PROPHECY, 18-21

• The Gospel would be AVAILABLE to All, v. 18
• The Gospel would not be too DIFFICULT to understand by Any, v. 19-20
• The Gospel would be both GRACE and JUDGEMENT for Any, v. 21

Israel's Ignorance Part 10

Romans 10:14-17 Michael Rosario #5-An Understanding of PREACHING, v. 14-17

• No one gets saved without a PREACHER, v. 14-15
• All are RESPONSIBLE to believe, v. 16
• All who HEAR believe, v. 17

Israel's Ignorance Part 9

Romans 10:11-13 Michael Rosario

1. An Understanding of RIGHTEOUSNESS, 1-3
2. An Understanding of CHRIST, 4a
3. An Understanding of FAITH, 4b-10
4. An Understanding of MERCY, 11-13

• The EXTENSION of God's Mercy, 11-12a, "For the Scripture says, 'Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.'  For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek;"
• The EXHAUSTION of God's Mercy, 12b, "...for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches..."
• The ENTRANCE into God's Mercy, 12c-13, "...for all who call upon Him; for 'Whoever will call upon the name of the LORD will be saved.'"

Israel's Ignorance Part 8

Romans 10:9-10 Michael Rosario

1. An Understanding of RIGHTEOUSNESS,
2. An Understanding of CHRIST,
3. An Understanding of FAITH, 4b-10
   1. The Necessity for Faith, 4b-5
   2. The Nuclease of Faith, 6-8
   3. The Navigation of Faith, 8-10
   • It has to be a genuine COMMITMENT "...that if you confess with your mouth...and believe in your heart..."
   • It has to be the right CRITERIA "...Jesus as Lord...that God raised Him from the dead..."
   • It has to radiate a real CHANGE "...you shall be saved...resulting in righteousness...resulting in salvation."

Israel's Ignorance Part 6

Romans 10:4 Michael Rosario #1-An Understanding of RIGHTEOUSNESS, v. 1-3 #2-An Understanding of CHRIST, v. 4

• Wrong about His PERSON "For Christ is..."
• Wrong about His PROVISION "...the end of the law..."
• Wrong about His PURPOSE "...for righteousness..."