Romans 1:1-17
ROMANS: THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH
“Unashamed”
(Romans 1:1-17)
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Romans Introduction - Swindoll
Romans Introduction - Schreiner
Making the Good News Great - Swindoll
Introduction: Profile of a Committed Christian
• “I am obligated.” (1:14) - I owe a debt.
• “I am eager.” (1:15) - I have a passion.
• “I am not ashamed.” (1:16) - I know the power.
The Man: A Set-apart Servant
Christians are set apart to serve God and proclaim the gospel.
(1:1)
The Ministry: A Controlling Calling
The gospel of grace is the culmination of God’s plan
to reconcile people to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
(1:2-7)
The Mission: A Consuming Commitment
The gospel is a message for all people.
(1:8-15)
The Message: A Compelling Content
The exciting good news we proclaim is that
salvation comes through faith resulting in righteousness.
(1:16-17)
The transforming reality of the gospel
is worthy of our lives.
Next Steps
• Accept the gospel.
• Live the gospel.
• Share the gospel.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Romans 1:1-17
• Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
• Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
• Thursday - Galatians 1:1-10
• Friday - Romans 1:18-32
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.
Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
• How is everyone really doing this week?
• How have you weathered the last five months?
• Are you excited about the study of Romans? Why or why not?
• Read Romans 1:1-17.
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• Paul praises the Roman church for their reputation in his introduction. What qualities of the church are highlighted? What reputation does Fellowship have? What would you like it to be? How can you make it more like it should be?
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 08/09 23,567
Gingin For 08/16 19,737
YTD Budget 181,731
YTD Giving 169,260
(under) (12,471)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,615,371
Received-to-date 1,440,623
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Special Offering for OCC special pack | August 30
God is giving us the opportunity to be His hands and feet and to share the hope and Good News of the gospel through sending OCC shoe boxes.
This year Fellowship has an opportunity to pack 2400 shoeboxes during our church wide
packing party in October.
These shoeboxes will go to hard to reach areas all around the world.
In light of the pandemic, this may be one of the only ways you can be directly involved in sending the gospel around the world this year.
Next Sunday we will be taking a special offering for the October packing party.
To cover the cost of all boxes, including shipping, it will take $38,400.
AT FELLOWSHIP
Home Church |Launching this week
In a Home Church you will build deep relationships with other believers because of your mutual bond to Jesus Christ. You will grow in community as you study God’s Word, pray, and serve with one another. We believe that God intended for people to live in community and we want to encourage you to be a part of our Home Church ministry. If you have any questions about joining a Home Church or need more information, please contact Michael Harrison mharrison@fellowshipconway.org or go to www.fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. We are so excited about growing together as a church community!
NEXT | Kick Off Tonight | 6:00 p.m.
Fellowship’s College and Young Adults Ministry, “NEXT”, kicks off this Sunday! Food, worship, teaching, and discussion are all part of these exciting gatherings. If you know a college student who is looking for community, this is great place to make those connections! Gatherings will be Sunday evenings starting tonight at 6:00 p.m. here at Fellowship. For more information contact Shane at swanamaker@fellowship.conway.org.
Fellowship 101 | September 13 | 9:00 a.m.
Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. in the conference room during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions and meet some of our ministry leaders. Text ‘101’ to 501-434-4449 for more information.
Downline Conway | September 15 | FEllowship Bible Church
Nine months that will change your life! Do you want to know God’s Word better and be equipped to share it with others? Fellowship partners with Downline to equip people like you, to make disciples wherever God has you in life. Downline is now taking applications for the next “in person” Downline Institute that kicks off on September 15th. For more informtation, or to apply go to https://conway.downlineministries.com/.
Teachers, staff, students and families
We are praying for all of you as you start a new school.