The Identity of the Christians in Rome

SERIES: ROMANS
MESSAGE: The Identity of the Christians in Rome
TEXT: Romans 1:6–7
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. They are called to belong to Jesus Christ.

   • They are called by God.
     (Eph. 2:1–7; John 17:6; John 6:44)

   • They are called unto Jesus Christ.
     (1 Cor. 1:9, 26–31; Rom. 8:28–30; Rev. 17:14)

2. They are beloved by God. (V. 7)
   (Col. 3:12a; 1 John 3:1–3; Rom. 5:8; Rom. 8:35–39)

   • He knows you.

   • He died for you.

   • He keeps you.

3. They are saints by God. (V. 7)
   (1 Pet. 2:9–12)

   • Sanctified by the Lord.

   • Set apart for the Lord.

   • “The difference between a saint and a sinner, is the Savior” —Barnhouse

4. They are recipients of God’s good gifts. (V. 7)
   (Num. 6:24–26)

   • Grace

   • Peace (Rom. 5:1; Rom. 15:13)