Don’t forget when you’re done taking notes to click the “email” button at the bottom to save your message notes and email them to yourself!

Introduction:

Romans is considered the “Constitution” of the Christian faith. It sets the doctrine and duty of every Christian. Just like the Constitution of the United States provides its citizens with the framework to boldly exercise their rights, the book of Romans provides the follower of Jesus Christ with the spiritual boldness to live out their faith in Christ.

The purpose of the book of Romans is to reveal the role of faith in the life of a Christian. It explores saving faith, the faith by which a sinner is saved through the Gospel of Christ, and sanctifying faith, the faith that helps us live a new life in Christ.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

In this collection of talks, we will look at the following themes in the book of Romans:

October 3rd         The Problem (Chapters 1-3:20)
October 10th        The Faith (Chapters 3:20-4) 
October 17th        The Rescue (Chapter 5)
October 24th        The Pursuit (Chapter 6) 
October 31st        The Release (Chapters 7-8)
November 7th        The Assurance (Chapters 9-11)
November 14th       The Sacrifice (Chapter 12)
November 21st       The Responsibility (Chapters 13-15)
November 28th       The Charge (Chapter 16)

Text: Romans 1:1-3:20 (New Testament, CSB)

LIVING BOLD WEEK #1: “The Problem”

Today’s Takeaway: We all have a sin problem!

I. PAUL’S

Reveal Answer

(1:1–17)

A. His

(1:1, 5)

B. His

Reveal Answer

(1:2–4)

C. His

Reveal Answer

(1:6-15)

D. His

Reveal Answer

(1:16-17)

II.

Reveal Answer

ARE GUILTY BEFORE GOD (1:18–32)

Paul records the evidence presented at this trial.

A. The

Charge (1:18–19)

B. The

Reveal Answer

Charges against Mankind (1:20–32)

1. First indictment—inexcusable ignorance (1:20)
2. Second indictment—ingratitude (1:21)
3. Third indictment—insolence (1:22)
4. Fourth indictment—idolatry (1:23)
5. Fifth indictment—immorality (1:24–27)
6. Sixth indictment—incorrigibility (1:28–32)

III.

Reveal Answer

ARE GUILTY BEFORE GOD (2:1-3:8)

A. The First Argument – I’m a good person. (2:1a)

B. The First Rebuttal – You’re not good. (2:1b–11)

C. The Second Argument - I didn’t know about God or His law. (2:12–16)

D. The Second Rebuttal - You have your conscience and creation. (2:14–16)

E. The Third Argument - I am Religious. (2:17-20)

F. The Third Rebuttal – You don’t practice what you preach! (2:21-29)

IV.

Reveal Answer

ARE GUILTY BEFORE GOD (3:1-8)

Question #1 (3:1): What are the advantages of being a Jew or of being circumcised?
Answer #1 (3:2): Israel has been entrusted with the Word of God.

Question #2 (3:3): Will Israel’s unfaithfulness nullify God’s promises?
Answer #2 (3:4): No!

Question #3 (3:5): If our sinfulness shows how righteous God is, isn’t it unfair to punish us?
Answer #3 (3:6–8): God is a fair and righteous judge.

V.

Reveal Answer

IS GUILTY BEFORE GOD (3:9-20)

A. Question: Are the Jews better than all other people? (3:9a)
B. Answer: No. (3:9b–20)

1. The
   Reveal Answer
   (3:10-18)

2. The

   Reveal Answer
   (3:9, 19-20)

   a. Both Jew and Gentile have sinned against God (3:9).
   b. Both Jew and Gentile stand accused before God (3:19-20).
   

CONCLUSION: Have you acknowledged the problem of sin in your life?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

1. Read Romans 3:10-18. Discuss the sins that have infected the entire human race.
   

2. Paul set 6 indictments against Gentiles. Are you guilty of any?
   

3. Have you found yourself saying any of the arguments of the moralists in chapter 2?
   

4. How are you dealing with the problem of sin in your life?
   

Missing a blank? Just tap the “email” button below and the notes arrive in your inbox all filled in!