Romans 8:35-39
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
"Eternal Security"
(Romans 8:35-39)
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Message Slides
Why the Good News is Good News - Theilman
Eternal Security - Ryrie
Assurance of Salvation - Ryrie
Introduction: All theology finds its end in doxology.
The Big Question:
Am I secure? (8:35a)
The Seven Possible Threats (8:35b)
• Trouble: pressed and difficult circumstances.
• Hardship: distressing and narrow feelings.
• Persecution: strong opposition from others.
• Famine: not having all you need to sustain you.
• Nakedness: not having all you need to protect you.
• Danger: internal sense of threat & lack of safety.
• Sword: opposition from others in authority over you.
The Consistent Reality:
We may suffer, but we are not abandoned (8:36).
The Confident Assertion:
In the final analysis, Christians are the ultimate victors (8:37).
The Ten Defeated Enemies (8:38-39)
• Death: The end of life. • Life: The events of living.
• Angels: God’s spiritual forces. • Demons: Satan’s spiritual forces.
• Present: What I see now. • Future: What I can’t see yet.
• Powers: Opposition from spiritual and human authority.
• Height: Into space. • Depth: Into the ocean.
• Anything: Absolutely nothing can separate us!
Life in the Spirit
is secure and guaranteed
because of God’s powerful love and protection.
Next Steps
• Be honest about the real struggles and opposition Christians have in this life.
• Take heart that we are not abandoned in the midst of the battle.
• Maintain hope that we are ultimately going to win "a sweeping victory" because of God's love for us.
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 8:1-11
• Tuesday - Romans 8:12-17
• Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27
• Thursday - Romans 8:28-36
• Friday - Romans 8:37-39
Serve in Your Shape
Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Ability, Personality, Experiences
We have some exciting opportunities for you to use the gifts the Lord has given you.
Greeters and Ushers
If you enjoy greeting and making people feel at home as they walk in the door, we have some great opportunities for you with very flexible schedules to fit your needs. Contact Shane Wanamaker at swanamaker@fellowshipconway.org for more information!
Home Church Leaders
Now is the time to get involved. If you are relationally inclined, love God, and love seeing others mature in Christ, this is a great opportunity to invest in people and community!
We are looking for those who are interested in hearing more about the vision and mission of our small group ministry. Would you like to hear more? Contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
Fellowship Kids
We are blessed to have new families joining us in Fellowship Kids and continue to have more of our Fellowship families rejoin us each week. As we continue growing, we need you to be a part of sharing the gospel with our children. We specifically need volunteers who can serve during second service in our K2 classes, with our kids who stay both services while their parents serve.
If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Heather McKinney at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.
Don't see what you are looking for?
We have a place for you to serve. If you need more options to fit how God has SHAPED you, please let Shane know at swanamaker@fellowshipconway.org.
Easter Offering
Our annual special offering will be taken Sunday, April 4, during both services and online. This year’s offering will fund the annual Special Pack for Operation Christmas Child. We are excited to see how many lives the Lord will impact through the generosity of His people.
You can give online by going to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/give.
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. Please 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.
Easter Sunday
We are expecting a great Sunday of worship and celebrating our Risen Lord on April 4th. In anticipation of many wanting to join us, we have added chairs back in the Worship Center to accommodate the potentially larger attendance. We will continue to wear masks as a precaution with the decreased spacing of the chairs. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and safe environment for Easter. He is risen indeed.
Fellowship 101 | April 11 | 9:00 a.m.
We invite you to join us on Sunday morning, April 11th, to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. (conference room) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time you will get to meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions that will help you in your search for a home church. We’re excited to meet you! Go to fellowshipconway.org/register to sign-up.
Spring Apologetics Course | Monday, April 12th, 6:30pm
Christianity rises or falls on an actual event in history: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discuss the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and the letters that come down to us as the New Testament. This is a 6-week course, beginning Monday, April 12th, in Equipping Room 2110. For more information contact Charlie at charlie.bates@reasonablefaith.org or Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Register at fellowshipconway.org/equipping.
Home Church
New to Fellowship? Ready to get connected relationally and grow spiritually in community? Home Church is the place for you! In our small groups you will study God’s Word, pray together, and serve alongside one another. We believe God intended for people to live in community and at Fellowship that is in our small groups called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to hear more and get connected.
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 03/14 21,759
Giving For 03/21 30,740
YTD Budget 986,538
YTD Giving 1,125,560
over 139,022
Generations Campaign
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