“Boast In God” Romans 15:17-21

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  1. REALIZE THE R_______________ TO BOAST IN GOD. V. 17  

    1. The Bible’s message is of God’s loving R_________ over people.
    2. People are created to S_________ the Creator; not the opposite. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
    3. God put on F_____ to be our example. John 1:3; Colossians 1:17
    4. Christ gives new life to everyone who B__________ in Him. V.18
  2. JESUS GIVES PEOPLE D________ POWER THROUGH REDEMPTION.
    1. Jesus is the M__________ who became man, fulfilling God’s plan. John 20:30-31; Luke; Acts…
    2. God’s power is in believers who are given the S________ of God. 
      1. Paul credits the power within him to God’s Spirit.
      2. Paul explains in Romans 6-8 how we receive the Spirit.
      3. Peter… people receive the Spirit at their B________.  Acts 2:38 
    3. The Holy Spirit gives various powers to people as He D_________ Galatians 5:22-23; I Corinthians 12-14
  3. CHRIST EMPOWERS US TO DO G_____________ THINGS IN HIM. 
    1. The Holy Spirit in you has given you one or more G_______.           Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthian 12; Exodus
    2. Everything we do is to serve C_________. Colossians 3:17, 23-24
    3. Don’t squander or B______ your gifts from God. Matthew 25:14f
    4. “Do not Q____________ the Spirit.” I Thessalonians 5:19.