Romans 3:9-20
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
“Guilty”
(Romans 3:9-20)
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Total Depravity - Ryrie
Total Depravity - MacArthur
Responding to Sin and Guilt - Stott
Bad News, Good News - Swindoll
Introduction: The Good News: Wrath, Condemnation, Guilt
The Conclusion - Guilty as Charged (3:9)
• Everyone, regardless of your social group, is under sin.
• Hamartiology - The Doctrine of Sin
• Total Depravity - Every Aspect Contaminated
The Proof - Scripture is Clear (3:10-18)
• Ignoring God (3:10-12)
• Abusing Others (3:13-17)
• No Fear of God (3:18)
The Verdict - Case Closed (3:19)
• Nothing to Say (3:19a)
• Accountable to God (3:19b)
The Lesson - Following the Rules Does Not Save (3:20)
• The Law Cannot Save (3:20a)
• The Law Reveals Our Sin (3:20b)
The astonishing reality of sin
leaves us guilty before a Holy God.
Next Steps
• Reject religious performance as a means of salvation.
• Embrace a deep view of human sinfulness.
• Praise God for His abundant grace.
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 - Psalm 38:1-14
• Tuesday - Psalm 38:15-20
• Wednesday - Psalm 38:21-22
• Thursday - Psalm 143
• Friday - Romans 3:21-26
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 another.
Home Church Questions
• How is everyone really doing this week?
• Read Romans 3:9-20.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• We have spent three weeks looking deeply at sin. Do you feel conviction or frustration with this?
• Do you prefer a sermon that “steps on your toes” or one that “lifts the spirits”? Why?
• How does a foundation of not fearing God lead to ignoring Him and abusing others?
• How often do we need the reminder that we are all sinners? What is the point of hearing it frequently?
• Paul spends a lot of time focused on how our speech (verbal sins) reveals our depravity. How do you see this playing out all around you? How about in you?
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 08/30 19,463
Giving For 09/06 23,385
YTD Budget 259,615
YTD Giving 238,191
(under) (21,424)
Generations Campaign
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Equipping At Fellowship
For more information on each class go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping
• Art of Marriage - Sundays, 10:45 a.m. September 13 - October 18
• Discover You - Sundays, 10:45 a.m. September 13 - October 25
• Apologetics - Mondays, 6:00 p.m. September 14 - October 19
• Financial Peace University - Mondays, 6:00 p.m. September 21 - November 16
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. If you would fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Night of Confession and Prayer | Sept 21 | 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to a night of prayer and worship. We will gather as a church body Monday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. to pray for our families, our nation and our world. In light of all the things occurring right now and Ken’s teaching through Romans, we ask you to join us in prayer asking God to move in our lives, our homes and our world. Be on the lookout for a guide to help us prepare for that night.
Fellowship KIds Baptism Class | Sept 20 & 27 | October 4 & 11 | 10:45 a.m.
If your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism, and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, please email Heather McKinney at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.
Home Church
Fellowship’s small group ministry connects our community by building deep
relationships with other believers through the bonds of Christ. Together you will study God’s Word, pray, and serve with one another. Join us at the Home Church booth after service to meet Michael Harrison who can help you get connected, or go to Fellowshipconway.org/homechurch.
Operation christmas Child Special Offering
Thank you Fellowship for your faithful generosity and heart to see the Gospel
proclaimed around the world. So far, $36,000 towards our goal of $38,400 came in for the OCC Packing Party which will be held in October. We still have a little bit to go and you still have time to give! If you weren’t able to participate yet go to fellowshipconway.org/give or drop by the Connection Center in the Atrium for an envelope after service.
NEXT | Tonight | 6:00 p.m.
Ken joins the NEXT gathering tonight to show us we can believe the Bible is true and trust it. if you are 18-25, join us in the College room on the second floor at 6 PM for food, worship, discussion, and community.