Bill Acton :: Romans 4:13-25 - God Gives Faith to His Elect to Accomplish His Purpose

Sermon Outline for Romans 4:13-25

God Gives Faith to His Elect to Accomplish His Purpose

1. God Gave Faith to Abraham so that Abraham Would Believe God’s Word of Promise – Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-6; 17:1-8
   1. The promise of a land
   2. The promise of a “seed”
      1. Many nations
      2. The Savior
2. God Gave Abraham Faith to Believe God’s Word of Promise in the Midst of Adverse Circumstances
   1. Abraham’s age
   2. Sarah’s condition
3. God Gave Abraham Faith to Act on the Promise
   1. Abraham believed God
   2. “So Abraham departed”
   3. “So Abraham rose up early”
4. God Fulfilled His Plan and Purpose
   1. Israel
      1. A people
      2. A land
      3. The Savior
   2. Justification by faith
      1. For the Jew
      2. For the Gentile
5. Principles of Faith for Application to Us Today – Rom 4:23-25
   1. Faith believes the Word of God
      1. The character of God
      2. The ability of God
      3. The commitment of God
   2. Faith does not ask for proof
      1. Does not seek
      2. Does not need
   3. Faith believes the Word of God with assurance
      1. Does not stagger
      2. Fully persuaded
         1. About the Promiser
         2. About the performance
   4. Faith gives strength
      1. Rises above circumstances
      2. Looks through the doubts
      3. Overcomes unbelief
      4. The most vital element
   5. Faith gives glory to God
      1. Goes with grace
      2. Excludes boasting
      3. Excludes merit