Archive for Chapter 1
Religion and the Good News
This topical sermon considers the nature of religion and the nature of the gospel in comparison. It looks at ancient and current religions, what the word “gospel” itself means, the similarity or universal principle of religion, the need for salvation, and the difference and suprermacy of the gospel to meet that need. This sermon was originally preached April 19th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Romans 1:28-32
This is an exegetical sermon from Romans 1:28-32. It examines the punishment that God sets aside for those who deny the truth and rebel against Jesus. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
The Wrath of God
This is an exegetical sermon from Romans 1:18. It shows how the wrath of God has been revealed and how without trying we deny and suppress the truth. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
We are Beggars. This is True.
This is a historical biographical sermon based on Romans 1:17. It looks heavily at the life of Martin Luther and examines his passion for the Bible and the gospel. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
The Gospel is Righteousness Revealed
This is an exegetical sermon from Romans 1:16-17. It explains how the gospel has been revealed through Jesus and only his righteousness can protect us from God’s wrath. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
Romans 1 and 2
This is an exegetical sermon from Romans chapters 1 and 2. It explains how an accurate understanding of human nature leads to a deeper love for Jesus and his gospel. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
Romans 1:16-17
This is an exegetical sermon from Romans 1:16-17. It shows the connections between Romans 1 and the book of Habakkuk, examining the grace of God in how he deals with his people. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Justin Bragg at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
Justification by Faith
This is part III of an exegetical sermon on Romans 1:16-17 titled, Justification by Faith and looks at the meanings of the words justification, revealed, and faith in how they relate to the gospel. Special attention is paid to Martin Luther’s understanding on this verse. This is a classical Reformed presentation of the doctrine of justification by faith. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on May 22nd, 2005 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
Thank God for Jews
This is part II of an exegetical sermon on Romans 1:16-17 titled, Thank God for Jews and looks at the nature of “means” and salvation, why it says to the Jew first, how that relates to covenantal and dispensational theology, and the importance of realizing that Jesus was a Jew. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on May 15th, 2005 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.
The Gospel is the Power of God Unto Salvation
This is part I of an exegetical sermon on Romans 1:16-17 titled The Gospel is the Power of God Unto Salvation and looks at the word “gospel”, the word “salvation”, the word “ashamed” and the word “unto.” This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on May 8th, 2005 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Audio unavailable.