Introduction

Well I’m excited to be with you here today. Whether you are here physically or virtually, we are thankful you decided to tune in and worship with us as we continue in our sermon series on the book of Romans.

Last week we began in Romans chapter 1 and talked about one of the main problems with sin; that it alienates and separates us from God. Once separated, the devil takes full advantage of the opportunity to discourage and disrupt our lives.

The frightening reality of this arrangement is that we are all sinners. All of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23). All of us have experienced the pain of sin, the pain of alienation, the pain of a broken relationship with God.

And this is why the gospel is such unbelievably good news for all who would listen and believe. “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

The WHOLE world. Not most of the world. Not only the continent of Asia. Not all the nice people, or all the rich people… everyone.

Christ did for us what we could not do for ourselves. He rescued us from sin and death.

Christ did for us what we could not do for ourselves. He rescued us from sin and death.

The Timing

When Jesus Christ came down from heaven to save us, the timing was just right, as Paul says. He came down right in the middle of chaos on earth. The Romans were in control of the Jews, and the Jews were anxiously awaiting the arrival of a conquering messiah to save them.

However, when Jesus rolled on the scene, He looked different than they thought He would. He acted differently than they thought He would, Why? Because he was coming to save His people from a greater issue than Roman oppression and occupation: Jesus came to save them from sin and death.

Paul says in Romans that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium