“The Law of Creation and Conscience” (Romans 2:14-16)

“The Law of Creation and Conscience” (Romans 2:14–16)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday, April 2, 2017
 
Romans 2:12-16, NIV
12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.  13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.  14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law.  15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.)  16 This will take place on the day when God judges people's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares. 
 
Everyone has an innate sense of right and wrong built into them by their Creator God (vv. 14–15; 1:18–20, 24–27).
 a.  This “natural moral law” is available in Creation and Conscience and is not dependent on having heard the Law of God or the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 b.   This “natural moral law” exists, because people sometimes, inconsistently obey it.
 c.  This “natural moral law” has been attested by many cultures and civilizations throughout human history, giving evidence to its existence.
 d.  This “natural moral law” is attested to by the human conscience when it either excuses our behavior or condemns our behavior.
 
This innate sense of right and wrong will leave everyone without an excuse for their sin on the Day of Judgment (vv. 14–15, 12a; 1:20).
 
20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-- his eternal power and divine nature-- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. (Romans 1:20, NIV)
 
The occasional and inconsistent obedience of pagans to the natural moral law of God will serve as further condemnation on those who had access to God’s Word and did not obey it (vv. 12b–15).
 
46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?  47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? (Matt. 5:46-47, NIV)
 
It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: A man is sleeping with his father's wife. (1 Co. 5:1, NIV)
 
21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?  22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?  23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?  24 As it is written: "God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you." (Romans 2:21-24, NIV)
 
Everyone will be perfectly and exhaustively judged by God through Jesus Christ on the last day (v. 16).
 
10 "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve." (Jer. 17:10, NIV)
 
11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.  12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.  13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (Heb. 4:11-13, NIV)
 
21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it.  22 Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.  (John 5:21-23, NIV)
 
29 "Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone-- an image made by human design and skill.  30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.  31 For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead."  (Acts 17:29-31, NIV)
 
5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. (1 Co. 4:5, NIV)
 
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Co. 5:10, NIV)
 

“Hearing Is Not Enough” part 2 (Romans 2:12-16)

“Hearing Is Not Enough” (Romans 2:12–16), part 2
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, March 26, 2017
 
Romans 2:12–16 (NIV)
12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. 14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.
 
On the last day, everyone will be judged based on their actual deeds (Rom 2:6, 11, 12).
 
Merely possessing or hearing the Word of God will not be an advantage on the Day of Judgment (Rom 2:13).
 
What will matter on the Day of Judgment will be actual deeds of righteousness, which will serve as evidence and fruit of Spirit-wrought faith (Rom 2:13).
 
5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. (Romans 2:5, NIV)
 
22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. (Romans 6:22, NIV)
 
14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Heb. 12:14, NIV)
 
12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation-- but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.  13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.  14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.  (Romans 8:12-14, NIV)
 
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.  8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.  9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  (Gal. 6:7-9, NIV)

“Hearing Is Not Enough” (Romans 2:12-16)

“Hearing Is Not Enough” (Romans 2:12–16)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, March 19, 2017
 
Romans 2:12–16 (NIV)
12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. 14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.
 
Everyone will face the just judgment of God, whether they had access to the Word of God or not (12).
 
The level of access that people had to the Law of God will be taken into account on the Day of Judgment (12).
a.  Gentiles (or those who have not had God’s revelation) who sin will be judged by God on the last day, but it will be in accordance with the amount of light/revelation/truth that they had received=the knowledge of God in nature.
b.  Jews (or those who had access to God’s divine revelation) who sin will be judged by God on the last day, and it will be in accordance with the amount of light/revelation/truth that they had received=the Law.
c.  The severity of judgment will be determined in proportion to the light of revelation received.
 
47 "The servant who knows the master's will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows.  48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. (Lk. 12:47-48, NIV)
 
There is not a path of salvation on the basis of good deeds for Gentiles who have never heard God’s Word.
 
20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.  21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.  22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.  23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.  24 But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you." (Matt. 11:20-24, NIV)
 

“The Impartial Justice of God" (Romans 2:6-11)

“The Impartial Justice of God” (Romans 2:6–11)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, March 12, 2017
 
Romans 2:6–11 (NIV)
6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”  7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism.
 
The judgment of God is completely just and impartial (vv. 6, 11).

 a.  It is just because God’s judgment is rendered to each according to the same standard—each one’s deeds/works (v. 6).
 b.  It is impartial, because God’s judgment does not consider whether someone is Jew or Gentile or any other race or class of people (v. 11, also 9–10).
 
The just and impartial justice of God leaves every human being with two, and only two, potential destinies (vv. 7–10).

 a.  Those who reject the truth and do evil will receive eternal judgment and wrath (vv. 8–9).
 b.  Those who embrace the truth in repentance and persevere in good works will receive eternal life (vv. 7, 10).
 
Main Idea: There are no exceptions to the fairness of God, so I really must repent.
 

“Hypocrites and Finger-Pointers” (Romans 2:1-5)

“Hypocrites and Finger-Pointers” (Romans 2:1–5)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, March 5, 2017
 
Romans 2:1–5 (NIV)
2 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
 
Wrongly judging others in hypocrisy (1).
 
Wrongly thinking we don’t deserve judgment, while others do (2–3).
 
Wrongly thinking we deserve God’s kindness, while others don’t (4).
 
Wrongly assuming our own righteousness, oblivious to our own hard hearts that will lead us to condemnation (5).
 

“The Depravity of Humanity” (Romans 1:24-32)

“The Depravity of Humanity” (Romans 1:24–32)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 26, 2017
 
Romans 1:24–32 (NIV)
24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
28 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; 31 they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
 
God’s wrath is justly directed against humanity, because we have purposely rejected the knowledge that he has revealed in Creation (18–20).
 
This rejection of the knowledge of God revealed in Creation leads humanity to idolatry, the substitution of the one true God with gods of our own making (21–23).
 
Human depravity and moral perversion is the direct result of our false worship (24-25).
 
The clearest and most prominent demonstration that people have rejected the knowledge of God that is revealed in the natural order is their sexual depravity and homosexuality (26–27).
 
A descent into deeper and deeper sexual and moral perversion is an indication that God is judging that culture by “giving them over” to live out their damnable lifestyles without his gracious restraint (24, 26, 28).
 
The sexual perversion of homosexuality is a sin and a distortion of the created order, but it is not the only sin that reveals our depravity and rejection of the knowledge of God. Our depravity is demonstrated in a variety of sins and injustices (28–31).
 
God will justly condemn those who commit immoral, sinful acts, along with those who approve and enable those immoral, sinful actions (32).

“Exchanging Truth for a Lie”

“Exchanging Truth for a Lie” (Romans 1:20–23)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 19, 2017
 
Romans 1:20-23, NIV
20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-- his eternal power and divine nature-- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.  21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.  22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.
 
God has revealed himself with sufficient knowledge of himself to render all people accountable for their rejection of him (20).
             a. There is such a thing as natural revelation.
             b. What God reveals to people in nature is limited.
             c. The results of natural revelation are negative: enough to convict and leave them without excuse.
 
People suppressed and rejected the knowledge of God revealed in Creation and refused to give God the glory and thanks due him (21).
 
In our refusal to honor God, all people exchanged the truth about God for lies of our own making. We exchanged true worship of the Creator for the worship of that which is created (22–23).
 

“The Wrath of God”

“The Wrath of God” (Romans 1:18–20)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 12, 2017
 
Romans 1:18–23 (NIV)
     18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
     21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.
 
The revelation of the righteousness of God in the gospel is necessary for humanity to be saved, because the wrath of God is also being revealed against humanity (v. 18).
 
Sinners are worthy of God’s wrath because of their ungodliness and wickedness (v. 18).
 
Sinners are without excuse when it comes to the judgment of God because God’s truth has been plainly revealed to them, and they chose to purposely ignore and suppress it (vv. 18–20).

“The Righteousness of God”

“The Righteousness of God” (Romans 1:17)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 5, 2017
 
Romans 1:16-17, NIV
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.  17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed-- a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
 
The gospel is (v. 16):
A story that is worthy of unashamed proclamation
A story that unleashes the power of God on humanity.
A story that saves everyone who believes.
A story that is good news for the whole world.
 
Verse 17 further describes the power of the gospel:
 
The gospel reveals the righteousness of God.
 
The righteousness of God is his powerful saving activity among humanity that graciously gives a righteous status to those who cannot earn their own righteousness.
 
This graciously imparted righteous status from God is received by sinners by faith alone.
 
Main Idea: The gospel reveals the righteousness of God, which is his powerful saving activity among humanity that graciously grants the status of righteousness on the basis of faith and faith alone to everyone who believes.

“No Ordinary Story”

“No Ordinary Story” (Romans 1:16)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, January 29, 2017
 
Romans 1:16, NIV
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 
 
A story that is worthy of unashamed proclamation.
 
A story that unleashes the power of God upon humanity.
 
A story that brings salvation to every person who believes.
 
A story that is good news for the entire world.
 
Main Idea: The gospel is the story of God’s power that saves sinners throughout the whole world through the atoning and resurrecting work of Jesus, his Son. And we need not be ashamed of believing it, of living it, or of boldly telling it to the world.
 

“Incarnational Ministry”

“Incarnational Ministry” (Romans 1:8–15)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, January 22, 2017
 
Romans 1:8–15 (NIV)
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
 
We should give thanks to God when the gospel is effective and is growing in influence (8).
 
We should make prayer for one another a purposeful and constant practice in our lives (9–10a).
 
We should place a high value on face to face discipleship and gospel ministry (over mediated forms) (10b–13).
It strengthens one another’s faith (11).
It brings mutual encouragement (12).
It produces gospel fruit in the lives of others (13).
It is hard, takes purpose, and is met with many obstacles (13).

 
As beneficiaries of the grace of God, we have an obligation to share the gospel with others, regardless of their race, economic status, or educational attainment (14–15).
 
 

“The Gospel of the Triune God”

“The Gospel of the Triune God” (Romans 1:1–7)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, January 15, 2017
Romans 1:1–7 (NIV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. 6 And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
     1. The Gospel’s Messenger (1).          a. Paul          b. A Servant of Christ Jesus          c. Called as an Apostle          d. Set-apart/Appointed for the Gospel of God
     2. The Gospel’s Promise (2).          a. The Gospel promised beforehand by God          b. The Gospel prophesied in the Holy Scriptures
     3. The Gospel’s Central Person: Jesus Christ (3–4).          a. The Son of God          b. Descendant of David          c. “Appointed as” the Son of God               i. In power              ii. By the Holy Spirit             iii. Through his resurrection from the dead          d. Our Lord
     4. The Gospel’s Mission (5).          a. Call the Gentiles/Nations to the Obedience of Faith               i. Through the grace and apostleship received from God              ii. For the sake of God’s name
     5. The Gospel’s Beneficiaries (6–7a).          a. You: Roman Christians (Predominantly Gentile)               i. Among the Gentiles              ii. Called (effectually)             iii. To belong to Jesus Christ              iv. Loved by God               v. Called (effectually) to be his saints/holy people          b. Us: Predominantly Gentiles
     6. The Gospel’s Blessings (7b).          a. Grace          b. Peace               i. From God our Father and              ii. From the Lord Jesus Christ

“Wake Up and Fight for the Battle Is Won”

“Wake Up and Fight for the Battle Is Won” (Rom 13:11–14; 16:20)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, November 13, 2016
       1. Our Call (Rom 13:11–12)
11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:11-12, NIV)
       2. Our Struggle (Rom 13:13–14)
13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. (Romans 13:13-14, NIV)
       3. Our Hope (Rom 16:20)
20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 16:20, NIV)
 

Revelation 1:9–20 - Cameron Jungels - Sun PM, August 17, 2014

“The Living One” (Revelation 1:9–20)
Cameron
Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun PM/August 17, 2014
Revelation 1:9–20 (NIV) John’s
Vision of Christ 9 I,
John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient
endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the
word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I
was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11 which
said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.” 12 I
turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw
seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was
someone like a son of man,  dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet
and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hair on his
head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing
fire. 15 His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and
his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 In his right
hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged
sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. 17 When
I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on
me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I
am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And
I hold the keys of death and Hades. 19 “Write,
therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 20 The
mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven
golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven
churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.  
1.       Jesus calls his servants to faithfully
witness for him, even if that means painful suffering (v. 9-11) 
2.      Jesus encourages his suffering servants
with a vision of his glory and triumph (12–18).
a.     
Jesus is glorious in majesty (12–16).
b.     
Jesus is victorious in triumph (17–18).
                                                             
i.     
The Divine One – The First and the Last.
                                                          
ii.     
The Living One – The one who was dead.
                                                        
iii.     
The Triumphant One – The one who holds the
keys of death and Hades.
c.      
The vision of Jesus’ glory and triumph leads
to worship and courage. 
3.      Jesus instructs his suffering servants
to persevere in faithful obedience (19­–20, chs. 2–3).
Main
Idea: Those who are suffering under the
weight of persecution or on the verge of surrender to the world can take
courage and persevere, because Jesus is the risen and glorious Lord of heaven
and earth.

Romans 12:17­–21 - Cameron Jungels - Wed, PM July 30, 2014

“Overcoming Evil with Good” (Romans
12:17­–21)Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/July
30, 2014Romans 12:17–21 (NIV) 17 Do not repay anyone evil
for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is
written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On
the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him
something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 1.       Treating our Persecutors with Kindness
is Consistent with Christian Character:a.     Christ’s Law of Love. 38 “You have heard that it was
said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not
resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the
other cheek also. (Matthew 5:38–39, NIV)44 But I tell you, love your
enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be
children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and
the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew
5:44–45, NIV)35 But love your enemies, do
good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then
your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because
he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. (Luke 6:35, NIV)21 If your enemy is hungry,
give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. (Proverbs
25:21–22, NIV)b.     God’s Sacrificial Love for Sinners.16 For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16, NIV) 8 But God demonstrates his
own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9
Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved
from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s
enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more,
having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! (Romans 8:5–10,
NIV)2.      Treating our Persecutors with Kindness
is Consistent with Christian Faith:a.     A Secure Faith in the Justice of God. It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their
foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them.”
(Deuteronomy 32:35, NIV) b.     A Living Hope in the Coming Kingdom of
Christ.27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy
of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about
you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving
together as one for the faith of the gospel 
28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose
you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be
saved-- and that by God. (Philippians 1:27-28, NIV)

Romans 12:15­–16 - Cameron Jungels Wed PM, July 23, 2014

“Be of the Same Mind” (Romans 12:15­–16)
Cameron
Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/July 23, 2014 
“Rejoice
with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.
Do not be conceited.” (Romans 12:15–16, NIV)
 
 
1.       Be of the same mind (way of thinking) by
sharing in the emotions of one another (v. 15).
 
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who
mourn.” (Romans 12:15, NIV)
Parallel
Passages:
 
Job
30:25
| Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the
poor? 
1 Co 12:26 | If one part
suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part
rejoices with it. 
Heb 13:3 | Continue to
remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those
who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. 
 
2.      Be of the same mind (way of thinking) by
sharing status/position with one another (v. 16).
NIV  Romans 12:16 Live in harmony
with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of
low position. Do not be conceited. (Romans 12:16, NIV)
CEB  Romans 12:16 Consider everyone
as equal, and don't think that you're better than anyone else. Instead,
associate with people who have no status. Don't think that you're so smart.
(Romans 12:16, CEB)
Parallel Passages:
“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being
united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the
Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being
like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do
nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value
others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to
the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the
same mindset as Christ Jesus:” (Philippians 2:1–5, NIV)
“My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious
Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your
meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old
clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine
clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You
stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among
yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my dear brothers and
sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be
rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But
you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are
they not the ones who are dragging you into court? Are they not the ones who
are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong? If you really keep
the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are
doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law
as lawbreakers. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one
point is guilty of breaking all of it. For he who said, “You shall not commit
adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but
do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. Speak and act as those who are
going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without
mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over
judgment.” (James 2:1–13, NIV)

Romans 12:14 - Cameron Jungels - Wed. PM, July 16, 2014

“Blessing Your Persecutors” (Romans
12:14)Cameron
Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/July 16, 2014 
“Bless
those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” (Romans
12:14, NIV)
1.       The Circumstances of Persecution 
2.      The Response to Persecution 
a.     
A self-control that does not respond in kind
with curses or ill-will or violence. 
b.     
A willingness to offer blessing to our
persecutors.
 “Then he fell
on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he
had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:60, NIV)
“We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed,
we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;” (1 Corinthians 4:12, NIV)
3.      The Teaching and Example of Christ in
Persecution 
a.     
Jesus’ Teaching
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when
people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you
because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for
in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew
5:10–12, NIV)
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those
who persecute you,” (Matthew 5:44, NIV)
“bless those who curse you, pray for those who
mistreat you.” (Luke 6:28, NIV)
b.     
Jesus’ Example 
c.      
A Call to Walk in His Steps
“But
how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure
it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable
before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving
you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and
no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he
did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted
himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:20–23, NIV)  
4.      The Motivation for the Proper Response
in Persecution 
a.     
A supreme love for God, his truth and his glorious name. 
b.     
A genuine love for other people, including our enemies. 
c.      
A faith
that believes in deferred, final justice from God. 
d.     
A grace
that transforms our hearts to be capable of doing what would otherwise be
humanly impossible.

Romans 12:!3 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM, June 25, 2014

Romans 12:!3 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM, June 25, 2014

Romans 12:9–12 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM June 11, 2014

“All In for God”Pastor Cameron/Wed PM/June 11, 2014 
9 Love
must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be
devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in
zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be
joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share
with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.  (Romans 12:9–12, niv)
 1.      
Don’t be lazy in your passion for God
(v. 11).2.      
Be set on fire by the Holy Spirit of
God (v. 11).3.      
Serve your Lord God with all of your
heart (v. 11).4.     
Set your hope on the future grace that
has been promised and rejoice (v. 12).5.      
Persevere with endurance through
affliction (v. 12).6.     
Be persistent and constant in prayer
(v. 12).

Romans 12:9–12 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM May 28, 2014

“Family Love &
Deferential Honor”Pastor Cameron/Wed PM/May 28, 2014 
9 Love
must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another
above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep
your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,
patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the
Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.  (Romans 12:9–12, niv)
 1.      
Love each other like the members of
your family (v. 10a). 2.      
Consider other people higher than
yourselves by treating them with honor (v. 10b).