For Obedience of Faith
Categories: Sermon Outlines Tags: Sermons on ObedienceDate written: January 16th, 2004
Scripture ref: Romans 1:1-5
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: For Obedience Of Faith
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note the following: 1) Jesus lived and died, 2) The Gospel was Given, 3) Salvation is available, . . . for obedience of faith.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should recognize the need for obedience to God through the faith that He gives to us in the gospel message.
AIM: My aim is to bring out the necessity for obedience within the gospel of Christ.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Romans 1:1-5
2. About the Text:
1) The book of Romans presents God’s plan for man’s salvation.
2) Both in the salutation of this epistle, and in the close, this phrase “For Obedience of Faith” is used.
3) The second use is in Romans 16:26.
4) The preposition “EIS” is used in this phrase, i.e. in order to obtain.
5) This expression represents a purpose that God had in mind for man.
6) That purpose is to obey God through a life of faith.
7) We must not forget Romans 10:17.
3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.
DISCUSSION: For obedience of faith . . .
I. Jesus lived and died.
1. Jesus never spake anything except at the Father’s command. John 12:49 “For I spake not from myself; but the Father that sent me, he hath given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.”
2. Jesus always kept God’s commandments in His life. John 15:10 “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”
3. It was God’s commandment that Jesus go to the cross and Jesus obeyed. John 14:31 “but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”
4. It was through Jesus obedience that many can be made righteous. Romans 5:19 “For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous.”
5. Hebrews 5:8 “though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;”
II. The Gospel was Given
1. It was once a mystery, but now it is revealed for our obedience. Romans 16:26 “But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith”
2. We must keep the commandments of the faith of Jesus–the gospel. Revelation 14:12, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”
3. It is that which we MUST obey or suffer the eternal consequences.
1) 2 Thess. 1:8 “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:”
2) 1 Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?”
III. Salvation is available.
1. It is the salvation that Jesus authored for our obedience. Hebrews 5:9 “And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;”
2. We can know that we know Him through obedience. 1 John 2:3 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”
3. Restoration of the tree of life is to those who keep his commandments. Revelation 22:14 “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”
4. If we love God we will obey Him. 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
CONCLUSION:
1. For Obedience of Faith . . .
1) Jesus lived and died.
2) The Gospel was given.
3) Salvation is available.
2. Invitation
1) If you are a Christian but have fallen away
a. You have not been obedient to God.
b. Begin your obedience today because you will not taste of the tree of life without it.
2) If you are not a Christian this morning . . .
a. You need to obey the gospel.
b. If you fail to obey, then judgment awaits.
a) Hear the word; Romans 10:17 “Faith comes by hearing . . .”
b) Believe with all your heart; Hebrews 11:6 “For without faith it is impossible . . . .”
c) Repent of your sins ( Acts 17:30).
d) Confess Jesus as the Son of God ( Matt. 16:16).
e) Be baptized for the remission of your sins ( Mark 16:15,16).