Romans 9:1-11:36
Message Notes
April 11, 2021| Teacher: Ken Wilson
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
"God on Trial"
(Romans 9:1-11:36)
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Message Slides
Reading the Scripture Story - Moo
Going to Extremes - Swindoll
Literary Context (Romans 9-11) - Theilman
Introduction: The Flow
The Charges
• God's Word has failed (9:6).
• God is unjust (9:14).
• God is wrong to hold us accountable in light of His sovereignty (9:19).
• God has rejected His people (11:1).
• God's plan has been thwarted (11:11).
• Summary: God cannot be trusted. He is unfaithful.
The Evidence
• God's Past Relationship with Israel - God chose Israel (9:1-33).
• God's Present Relationship with Israel - Israel rejected God (10:1-21).
• God's Future Relationship with Israel - Israel's rejection is not final (11:1-36).
The Verdict
Oh, the depth of the riches of both
the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Romans 11:33 (NASB)
Next Steps
• Make a conscious choice to rest in the wisdom and faithfulness of God.
• Be honest about your questions about God. On the same note, be faithful with Scripture and let it speak for itself. Hard questions are fine. Work hard to find reliable answers.
• Read your Bible well.
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 9:1-5
• Tuesday - Romans 9:6-33
• Wednesday - Romans 10:1-21
• Thursday - Romans 11:1-32
• Friday - Romans 11:33-36
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 9:1-5.
• Do you have a passion for the salvation of others? How has that changed during your walk with the Lord?
• How familiar are you with the storyline of the Old Testament? As a group, put as many pieces of the story together as you possibly can. Include and fill in the details of at least these stories: Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Able, Noah, Tower of Babel, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Israel and Judah (North and South) The Captivities (2), Ezra, Nehemiah (hint: this list is in chronological order).
• In addition to the storyline, what are some of your favorite Old Testament characters or stories?
• What parts of the Old Testament are particularly troubling to you?
• What parts of the Old Testament narrative are particularly encouraging to you?
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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.
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.
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.
Baby Dedication | Sunday, May 9, Both Services
The dedication of babies is a special time for parents to make a commitment before their family and friends to bring up their children in the ways of the Lord. We will have a special Mother’s Day baby dedication on Sunday, May 9 (both services). Contact Lisa Gerdes at lgerdes@fellowshipconway.org if you would like to have your baby dedicated during one of the services.
Downline Preview Opportunities
Do you want to know God’s Word better and be better equipped to invest in others? We invite you to attend one of two options to preview the Conway Downline Institute. (1) MEGA Downline & Preview Night at the LR Riverwalk Amphitheater Monday, April 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gates open and food trucks start at 5:00 p.m. (2) Preview Night class at Fellowship Conway on Thursday, April 29, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Email Chris Kear at chris@downlineconway.com for more information, or to RSVP for either event.
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.