5. 1. Death opens the eyes on a bright universe. Baptism in the Bible Matthew 28:19 . The sun has risen. Its night is far spent. The difficulty of awakening grows with the progress of delay. Dalliance with sin. Sleep not on the shore while the mighty billows of eternity are approaching. Struggling is incipient salvation. Why is it that we are to subject ourselves to them in this way (Romans 13:1)? Life is not the dreary thing that some men say it is. Knowing the time means experimental acquaintance with its privileges and responsibilities. There is from age to age a faithful succession of watchers and holy ones, and when the Bridegroom shall approach all will be wakeful enough; but till then the pilgrim company shall never lack those who move "like men that dream." We are to obey governing authorities. More storms. So soon to stand with the ransomed on the heights of glory and shout, "Thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! (2)The night of mystery — seeing things as through a glass darkly — will soon see as we are seen, and know as we are known. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. At night a man may yawn and stretch himself; but when the morning comes he should be brisk, for the day will be none too long. 12). "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.". It is plain that this exhortation is addressed to Christians, for the writer adds, "for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed." –Why do you think Paul uses such strong contrasts in these verses? And if the soul's activity is intercourse with God, and work for God, is not that soul asleep that does not care to speak to God, to work for God? What does Paul warn them about in these verses? put off the works of darkness; put on the armour of light. How specifically did you cast if off? 5. Think what God hath done and what He still intends to do for you. "Now is salvation nearer.". Nearer as to the preparation for it. " Their strong impressions have subsided, their souls have left their first love; they did run well, but they have been hindered. [ a] 1. If you slumber with salvation so near, you will provoke God to awaken you by a shock dreadful and trying. It is a change which produces a complete reverse. Romans Session 12 Powerpoint. THE MOTIVES WHICH SHOULD INDUCE YOU TO AWAKE. 2. I. The Christian is put to school at conversion, and year by year he grows in grace and love and holiness, till his graduation day. There is not a hill or valley, a wind or storm, a bird or beast, a leaf or flower, but has something to say to us of God. Beware of the beginnings of doubts. Blessing those who persecute us, never repaying evil with evil, overcoming evil with good. (2)The night of mystery — seeing things as through a glass darkly — will soon see as we are seen, and know as we are known. Ray Adams. And this salvation is nearer the Christian's grasp to-day than when he first believed. Exertion depending on self-determination. The powers of darkness are awakened into more malignant activity by the morning light. Let the young be exhorted to activity in goodness and piety. Let us never do evil that good may come. Exit Quiz. 12). (2) The clouds of mystery will soon be lifted. It follows, then, from this symbol, that the Christian should not be asleep. ", 2. Not only will there be a deliverance, but a crowning. The boy who was born blind was cured. Browse Sermons on Romans 13:11-14. Romans Session 12 Handout. Sleep:  sleep; figuratively of spiritual sleep, sloth, Cast off:  to renounce, lay off or down; to put off, Works:  business, employment, that which anyone is occupied; an act, deed; the idea of working is emphasized in opp. -Jn 3:19-21  Ex:  How do these verses explain why some people prefer darkness? It is so with eternal life. 2. The fairest sights may be around us, but, so long as we are asleep, for us they do not exist. They would have us believe, with Lord Wemyss, that prohibition of the liquor traffic is a failure. The Apostle Paul seems to be doing something in chapter 13 that he has done earlier in the book of Romans. Does it sound like the believers in Rome were spiritually asleep? Note —. As the days slip from our grasp, each remaining moment should become more intensely precious to us. -What do you learn about the Roman believers in Rom 16:17-20? How do these contrasts relate to Paul’s point in 12:1-2? IV. It is not over yet; but they must be fewer than they were. Assumes that faith has an established connection with salvation. When the final day breaks, we shall wonder at the beauties we might have seen before. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Many are passing away from us and from the sphere of our influence. Our Lord was awake. This passage sets the principle of submission to authority, and omits exceptions. In Romans 13:8-14, Paul proposes a radically different response to a similar type of deadline—one every Christian must face. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of our minds:  so we can discern God’s will. 8. RESPONSIBILITIES. Not only will the darkness be gone for ever, but the day of perfect and eternal sunlight will have come. A CONDITION OF DANGER. 2. If we have put on the garments of light, it behoves us to have done with the things that belong to the night. "(1)The night of spiritual conflict. Who can blame the sleeper when it is a question of infirmity or sheer exhaustion? Salvation" is a life, a work, a growth, a consummation, a progress from first principles to complete and glorious development and crowning. So the rate at which the train of secular pursuits hurries Christians along and lulls them into a state of obliviousness of spiritual things. THE DAWN IS THE PROMISE OF THE COMING DAY. You do at times get on fire with love for souls, but then after the sermon, or the week of special services has ended, you go to sleep again. "(Homiletic Monthly. The text intimates that Christians ought to rouse themselves up to vigilance and activity. Presentation . –Jn 1:4-5  Ex:  Can darkness overwhelm light? "Knowing the time." Romans 12:1-2 exhorted us to live in the present in light of God’s past mercies to us. (3) Have done with dreaming. Each fresh day should see us awake and diligent. What comes directly before (Romans 13:10) reminds us that this short passage is connected to an ethic of love, completely directed towards one’s neighbor. 4. III. Men have been taught to consider salvation bestowed in its completeness upon believing that Christ is the sacrifice for the world's sin, and all that thereafter remains is heaven; whereas salvation simply begins then — nothing more. Now we know in part; but then shall we know even as also we are known. The uncertainty and speedy termination of life. II. To the ungodly a catastrophe, to slumbering Christians a sore amazement, it will be to those who "wait for His appearing" what day is to the traveller who waits for the morning. What was God’s warning to him? 1. We have time, i.e., season; a particular opportunity for preparation. You might do things for which you had never found the time before. And as to those to whom the probabilities of prolonged life may seem strong, how can they tell but that at this very moment they may be on the verge? We are here on a stage of probation, so that, having been once recovered from apostasy, we are candidates for a prize and wrestlers for a crown. 2. Lesson #12: Romans 13:1-14. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. That only seems real which is visible and present. Read the definition for provision. "Let us cast off the works of darkness" (ver. Fervent application to the throne of grace. We are getting far into the gospel dispensation. Nearer as to the preparation for it. " As the captain said to Jonah, "What meanest thou, O sleeper?" And this salvation is nearer the Christian's grasp to-day than when he first believed. The Christian state is at the best, in many respects, no better than the dawn. 21m video. THE NATURE OF THE CHANGE BY WHICH THIS STATE IS TO BE REVERSED. Rejoice that you are so much nearer heaven. We have here —. 3. Because —. And why? They say, "What is to be will be, and the Lord's purpose will be fulfilled; there will be some saved and others lost," as coolly as if they were talking of a wasp's nest. Lesson 5. 1. 1. Awake! Using our spiritual gifts to serve the body of Christ. Therefore, keep wide awake, and looking out for it. Sin loves concealment. All the power to be holy, forgiving, heroic, enthusiastic in the service of God, comes through Christ when we are in Him. In the deepest midnight of heathenism some rays of truth and virtue struggled with the darkness, and over one favoured land the moon and the stars shone brightly. -What are some reasons a believer might choose to remain in darkness in a specific area and resist casting it off and walking into the light? Romans 13:11-14. Revolving suns bring it continually nearer. Our Lord may brighten any hour — from cock-crowing to the third hour and the sixth — into perfect day. 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