Calvary Chapel Sydney

Having established God's mercy and grace extended to all through the Gospel, Paul implores believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God, being transformed by the renewing of our minds. While this is God's work, followers of Jesus are held responsible to adopt God's perspective and live like the new creatures He has made us, guided by faith in Him and using the spiritual gifts He pro...

Synopsis: In this chapter, Paul explains God's redemptive purpose in Israel's rejection of Jesus the Messiah, and how by grafting the Gentiles into God's people by the Gospel would draw Israel to Himself for salvation. God had not cut off Israel for rejecting Him, for His gifts and calling are irrevocable. In light of God's wisdom beyond fathom and mercy on all, may we continually praise Him by fr...

After Paul established God's sovereignty and choice to offer salvation freely by grace, in this chapter Paul focuses on man's responsibility to respond to the Gospel by faith in Jesus to receive salvation. Though Israel had rejected Jesus God had not cast them off, but as Paul proved by being born again God has reserved for Himself a remnant who will remain faithful to Him. Our coming to Jesus in...

Synopsis: Paul shifts gears in this chapter to declare that God's word and purposes stand, and how the choices of our sovereign Creator are established by His power according to His wisdom. Paul explained how God's election is not based on the merit of those chosen, but by God to fulfill His purposes from beginning to end. Rather than finding fault with God ways, our call is to trust and praise Hi...

Having established there is no condemnation for followers of Jesus Christ, we can rely on the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and helps us in our weaknesses in prayer. We can know all things work together for us, are more than overcomers through Jesus, and nothing can or will ever be able to separate us from the love of God. These Christian privileges are freely offered to all by God's grace. Verses in...

Synopsis: By the resurrection power of Jesus, the Spirit of Christ lives in born-again believers and provides power for us to lead sanctified lives as children of God. What was impossible previously is now miraculously accomplished through the Spirit of God who lives in us and causes the light of Christ's glory to shine through us. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 8:1 Romans 8:2-4 Romans 8:5-...

Synopsis: Through the Gospel a new way of living has opened to born again Christians, for we are dead to sin and to the law, and are made alive to God now under grace. Trying to overcome indwelling sin by the power of the flesh left us wretched and miserable, but the Gospel frees us from the dominion of the Law of Moses so we are free to serve God in the newness of the Holy Spirit. Verses in order...

We struggle at times thinking we aren't enough and doubt God. In this section of Scripture we find Jesus working in and with people showing the world how much He cares for people. He does this with us more than we know. He provides all we need. Scriptures in order of appearance Matthew 9 1 Corinthians 12:4 & 7 (All of these from 1 Corinthians are in the intro so be ready quite early) 1 Corinthians...

Synopsis: Our sinful and broken world will cause all of us grief and heart-break. Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted. We can know this healing through His Word, His Spirit and His Church. What should we do? ACT. Acknowledge, Cry and Trust. Verses in order of appearance: Pic 1 Adaline Pic 2 Gaza Rom 1:28-32 Romans 8:21-22 Pic 3 broken and broken-hearted Lk 4:16-21 Isaiah 61:2-3 Matthew 5:4 Pic 4...

Synopsis: Having established the reign of grace through Jesus, Paul explained the spiritual reality of those who are born again. Christ's death and resurrection demonstrates how Christians have died to sin and are now raised with Jesus to live in newness of life we experience today by the power of the Holy Spirit. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 5:20-21 Romans 6:1-4 Romans 6:5-7 Romans 6:8-1...

By virtue of what Jesus Christ accomplished, those justified and made righteous by faith in Him are entitled to incredible benefits believers may not have realised: we have peace with God, access by faith into this grace we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God--and much more! Praise the LORD, for where sin abounded grace abounded much more. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 5:1-2 Heb...

Synopsis: Having established God made a way to obtain righteousness apart from the works of the Law, Paul showed from the Scripture Abraham and David were justified by faith in God. This has massive implications for people today, for this affirms God imputes righteousness to Jew and Gentile alike by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. What strength, assurance and joy faith in Jesus brings! Verses...

Synopsis: Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ coming to earth, the greatest gift ever given. This passage illustrates how God conducted His arrival to earth as a baby and how Joseph, Mary, Simeon, and Anna all harmonised beautifully with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit to honour Jesus the Saviour Who was born. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 2:21-24 Leviticus 12:8 Luke 2:25-26...

Synopsis: In our lives there will be times when our expectations are unmet, yet God is able to exceed them by His grace, goodness and mercy. While we may never experience unexpected pregnancy like Elizabeth or Mary, blessed are those who trust in the LORD God and magnify Him for His wondrous works because He has done great things for us. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 1:26-29 Luke 1:30-33 Eph...

Synopsis: Everyone knows what it is like to fail to achieve our own standards, and the Law of Moses proved impossible for all mere mortals to keep. By God's grace He has provided the means of righteousness for sinners by sending Jesus Christ as an offering for sin. It is by faith in Jesus Christ sinners are redeemed and made righteous children of God apart from the Law of Moses. Verses in order of...

Paul wrote to believers to show how an identity as God's people impacts our view of ourselves and others, and just because we claim to be Christians does not mean we are living like Christ. Our lives provide evidence whether we love the praise of God or prefer the praise of men. God reasonable requests is to give Him all we willingly give to others.\ Verses in order of appearance: Emperor pic when...

Paul explained how everyone is without excuse before God whether He judges us by the Law of Moses or by our conscience since the most moral among men are still sinners. Our sin, approval of others who sin and condemnation of sinners exposes us as guilty before God. Only by the Gospel can sinners repent and turn to Jesus in faith, be saved and cleansed of all sin--including a guilty conscience. Ver...

Synopsis: The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel, and His wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of mankind. Though God has given man light and understanding to know God and proclaim His truth, man chooses to suppress it and prefers darkness over light. Through the Gospel there is hope for all given up to uncleanness, vile passions and debased minds--which well d...

The introduction of the book of Romans emphasises God, the Gospel, grace and faith in God. Written by the apostle Paul, he reveals the Gospel of grace is the power of God to salvation for all who believe and in it the righteousness of is God revealed. Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus and live by faith too. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:1-4 Exodus 21:5-6 Matthew 28:19-...

Synopsis: The Preacher concludes his investigation and experiences into the vanity and meaninglessness of life under the sun by wisely turning to God and living in remembrance of Him. More than a mental exercise, remembering is a call to take action in light of what is true. Man's purpose is not achieved in what we acquire or accomplish, but to fear God Who will bring our fleeting lives into etern...

A heart for Christ

There is much we do not know or understand during this life, but this ought not deter us from faith and obedience to God who knows all and has spoken to us through His Word. God can do everything Himself, yet He choses to share His goodness and salvation through us to all--truth that will outlast our short season on earth. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Luke 6:37-38 Ecclesiaste...

Synopsis: Neglect carries a high cost in many facets of life, and Solomon shares practical advice to urge us not to neglect walking in God's wisdom. In our family, work, relationships, physical and spiritual health, God has supplied a remedy for our negligence by the power of God through faith in Jesus. It is God's will to do a mighty work in and through those who trust and obey Him. Verses in ord...

Synopsis: The consideration of life under the sun led Solomon to conclude all things happen to all people, and life has no guarantees except it will someday end. Those who are numbered among the living today have hope the dead do not possess, for we can live a redeemed life before God by faith in Jesus Christ Who gives us new hearts and speaks. Verses in order of appearance: John 18:11 Ecclesiaste...

Synopsis: Since God gave Solomon more wisdom than any before or since, we ought to take his observations and conclusions to heart. Despite his wisdom, Solomon was unable to discern God's thought and ways. By a relationship with God we know by faith in Jesus who is wisdom for us and the Way, we receive something infinitely better than answers to our questions asked in ignorance. Verses in order of...