Brad takes you through Romans chapter one, highlighting the awesome truth that God has sent His son to save us. Sadly, many refuse God's son and suffer the inevitable consequences.

The apostle confronts religious man with his sinfulness and shows him he is no better off than the natural man in his worst condition. Natural man and religious man both are condemned by their sin. People must recognize this for the good news to save.

Paul deals with the typical excuses religious people pose when they are confronted with their sinfulness. All people naturally believe they can only do their best and then God must show them grace for eternity. When scripture proves our best can't save us, and God would be unjust to allow us into heaven just because He is a good God, we run out of excuses and are silent. All have sinned. All are condemned. HELP!

Abraham is "the father of us all" when it comes to faith. He is one of the best examples of the expression "saving faith". James said the demons believe in God but are damned. Faith must be more than intellectual acknowledgment. Faith means a trust in God that places our life in His hands.

The mess we are in, as descendants of Adam, is far from what we were created to be. Thank God He put a plan in place to rescue us from our sins. Sin ruins us and brings literal death. We can now find peace with God! He provided a way for us to be His friends and family. I pray you take advantage of it.

The apostle teaches Christians the freedom from sin they have received by being in Jesus. Grace frees us from sure condemnation (a death sentence) and protects us through stumbles and failings. We can overcome literally anything while under the protection of God's grace. It is a gift to be cherished.

Paul teaches that Salvation has a caveat. Since children of God are awaiting their final adoption (revealing of the sons and daughters of God), we still live in a decaying body with a fleshly (sinful) nature that is at war with our Spiritual life. Chapter 7 reveals hope that God gives us over sin.

The stunning truth of our salvation comes into view. We are no longer under an eternal death sentence but set free for ever! Now we are on the way to our final adoption by God and an eternity with Him.