Paul’s Epistle to the Romans

New Community Church, Adelaide - Sermon series on Romans. Martin Luther tells us why this epistle is critical: “This letter is truly the most important piece in the New Testament. It is purest Gospel. It is well worth a Christian’s while not only to memorise it word for word but also to occupy himself with it daily,  as though it were the daily bread of the soul. Up to now it has been  darkened by glosses and by many a useless comment, but it is in itself  a bright light, almost bright enough to illumine the entire Scripture.”

28 April 2013
Geoff Hohneck
Romans 9:6-13

When we hear of some new idea or thinking that seems to undermine our traditions and belief system we tend to go all out and challenge this with defensive questions.

The apostle Paul, in this section, anticipates defensive questions from Jewish brethren with regard to the good news of the Gospel. To them the Gospel was an attack on their historical roots and their unique standing with God. Paul begins to answers these questions, and ours, by telling them it is God’s prerogative to save and bless whom He will, for His own glory.