Christmas 2019 Part 1: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus


Matthew 1:1-17

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 15:4

Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; 
from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the

Romans Part 21: Sanctification: A Matter of Life and Death

Romans 6:1-2
Sanctification: A Matter of Life and Death

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 3:28
Galatians 2:20

I. The Contrast

JustificationSanctification
Legal Standing before GodMy Walk with God
What God has done for meWhat God is doing in me
Righteousness ImputedRighteousness Imparted
One Time ActOngoing Activity
Heavenly Courtroom

Romans Part 20: Concluding the Comparisons and Contrasts

Romans 5:18-21
by Mike Deguzman

I. The Summation

Matthew 19:5
John 17:3

II. The Explanation

2 Corinthians 5:21
1 John 1:8
1 John 1:10
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 8:1

III. The Conclusion

Romans 7:7

Small Group Questions:

1.In what ways do you see …

Romans Part 19: Much More…

Romans 5:12-17
Much More…

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 3:20
1 Corinthians 15:45

I. The Entrance of Sin and Death

Genesis 2:17

II. The Contrast Between Adam and Jesus

    1. The Contrast Between Death and Grace

    2. The Contrast Between Condemnation and Justification

    3. The

Romans Part 18: “For God so Loved…”

Romans 5:6-11

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Position of Those in Need of Salvation

Romans 1:18
Romans 4:4-5
Luke 18:10-14
1 Timothy 1:15

2. The Provision of the One Who Purchased Salvation

Galatians 4:4
John 3:16
Galatians 2:20
Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 7:25
Romans 8:1…

Romans Part 17: The Blessings of Justification (Part 2)

Romans 5:3-5

by Mike Deguzman

1. Peace with God

2. Access to God

3. Hope of the Glory of God

John 16:33

4. Purposeful Tribulations

    a. Perseverance

Romans 8:28 

     b. Proven Character

Romans 8:29a-b For those whom he foreknew, He …

Romans Part 16: The Blessings of Justification By Faith (Part 1)

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 5:1-2

1. Peace With God

Romans 5:9-10
Psalm 5:4-5
Psalm 5-6
Psalm 11:4-6
John 3:36
Matthew 1:21
Romans 3:25
Isaiah 53:10
Romans 8:1
Colossians 1:20-22
1 Timothy 2:5

2. Access To God

John 14:6
Ephesians 2:18
Ephesians 3:12
Ephesians 2:12-13…

Romans Part 15: A Description of and Invitation to Saving Faith

Romans 4:17b-25

by Mike Deguzman

1. Saving Faith is: Life Changing

2. Saving Faith is: Divinely Initiated

John 6:44
Romans 10:17

3. Saving Faith is: Personal

4. Saving Faith is: Repentant

5. Saving Faith is: Priority

Genesis 17:15-21
Genesis 18:11-14a
Genesis 21:2-6

6. Saving Faith is: Decisive

7. Saving Faith is: Cognitive

8. Saving

Romans Part 14: Father Abraham’s Faith

Romans 4:9-17a
by Mike Deguzman

I. The Limitations of Religious Rituals

   1. Religious Rituals Cannot Impute Righteousness

Romans 3:28
John 3:16
Genesis 17:1
Genesis 17:9-10

    2. Religious Rituals Can Confirm Righteousness

Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be …