The Resurrection in Romans
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
"The Resurrection in Romans"
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Message Slides
Authentication:
The resurrection validates the identity and ministry of Jesus Christ.
(Romans 1:1-4)
Justification:
The resurrection is the basis of our right standing before God.
(Romans 4:22-25)
Reconciliation:
The resurrection is the basis of our restored relationship with God.
(Romans 5:9-11)
Sanctification:
The resurrection is a picture of our walk with God.
(Romans 6:1-11 )
Identification:
The resurrection provides the opportunity to have a connection to God.
(Romans 7:1-4)
Glorification:
The resurrection provides the hope of our own resurrection.
(Romans 8:11)
Intercession:
The resurrection qualifies Jesus Christ to advocate for us before God.
(Romans 8:34)
Salvation:
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the confession we make for salvation.
(Romans 10:9-13)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
is the most important truth in the Christian Faith
because it is the basis of our release from
the penalty, power and presence of sin.
Next Steps
• Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Place your faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ which validates that He is Who He said He is, and He can do what He said He can do - save you from the ultimate consequences of your sin.
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 1:1-18
• Tuesday - Romans 3:21-31
• Wednesday - Romans 5:1-11
• Thursday - Romans 6:1-14
• Friday - Romans 8:1-39
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.
Home Church Questions
• Read Romans 6:1-14.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• In what way is the resurrection critical to validating who Jesus said He was and that He can do what He said He could do?
• What resonates with you more, justification or reconciliation? Does a right standing before God, being innocent and not condemned move your heart or is it that you have a restored relationship with Him that brings you peace? There is no wrong answer.
• Our identification with Christ is rooted in His death to sin and resurrection to life. How do we make that a reality in our lives?
• Our resurrection bodies will be like the resurrection body of Jesus. How is that exciting and hopeful?
• How do you think Jesus intercedes and advocates for us before the throne of God?
Easter Offering
Our annual special offering will be taken today during both services and online.
This year’s offering will fund the annual Special Pack for Operation Christmas Child. Envelopes are on your chair and at the Connection Center. Offering baskets are located at every exit of the worship center,
or 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.
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
We have a place in Home Church 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.
Fellowship Mask Update
On Tuesday Governor Asa Hutchison ended the mask mandate for the state. This raises some important questions about Fellowship’s mask policy and expectations. Our elders met Tuesday night to pray and discuss the matter. The Elders have come to the following decision: In order to allow anyone who desires to receive the vaccination adequate time to get it, and for those who have, but need to allow sufficient time to provide protection, we are asking everyone to continue to wear a mask at Fellowship on Sunday mornings through the month of April.
May 2nd will be our first adult worship services where masks will not be required (our youth and kid’s ministry will finish out the semester wearing masks to provide unity with the Conway Public Schools). We understand for some this will be a relief, and for others it will not make any sense. COVID and masks have elicited a tremendous response of strong opinions from both ends of the spectrum over the past year. Fellowship’s leadership has been stretched, but faithful in seeking the Lord, praying, and making what they believe are decisions best for the Fellowship Family as a whole. Thank you for your cooperation.
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 03/21 30,740
Giving For 03/28 17,483
YTD Budget 1,012,500
YTD Giving 1,143,043
over 130,543
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,578,848