sunday Women’s Growth Group

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

1:30pm-3:00pm

Study Guide for This Week’s Meeting

I. REVIEW THE SERMON

Who’s Your Man? | Romans 5:15-17

Adam’s rebellion brought sin and death into the world, but Jesus offers something far greater than simply reversing the damage. Through His death and righteousness, Christ provides the forgiveness we could never earn and an abundance of grace that gives us new life in Him.

II. MEDITATE ON THE SERMON’S SCRIPTURE PASSAGE

Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭15‬-‭17‬‬ ESV

15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. 16 And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. 17 For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.

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iii. discussion questions

1. Sermon Recap: Pastor Chris talked about how the math of sin and grace doesn’t add up (it isn’t a -10 for Adam and a +10 for Jesus get us back to 0). Grace is more like +zillion. How does this help you understand sin and grace?

2. History/Culture/Language: In Romans 5:17, Pastor Chris talked about the surprising use of the word “reign” because the verse says man will reign in life through Jesus. What does this mean and how is Paul trying to give us hope?

3. Biblical Context: Read Ephesians 2:4-8. How do these verses help us further understand what is so amazing about God’s grace?

4. Reflection/Application: Paul repeatedly calls grace and righteousness a free gift. You cannot earn a gift, you can only receive it. What ways do you struggle with earning versus receiving, and how can you turn that into gratitude?