Wrath (Romans 1:18-32)

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Wrath
Romans 1:18-32

I. Intro
Big Idea: We either suppress or rejoice in the truth. Psalm 11:5; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:3-4

II. Suppressing the Truth
A. People suppress the truth by living like there is no God. Romans 1:18-19
B. We have seen and understand that God exists. Psalm 14:1; Romans 1:20

III. Futile and Degrading
A. The real issue is accountability. Romans 1:21-23
B. There’s a pattern to being turned over to God’s wrath. Romans 1:24-25

IV. Sinful Desires
A. Experiencing God’s wrath is the natural consequences of pursuing life on our terms. Romans 1:26-27
B. Condoning sin celebrates death. Romans 1:28-32

V. Listen and Follow
A. Deliverance begins by trusting God. Psalm 81:11-14
B. We can walk together in the light. John 8:1-11; 1 John 1:5-7

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would it be?
• Why do you think it was necessary for Paul to include Romans 1:18-32 in his letter, especially in the place it appears?
• What’s a way we can be tempted to suppress the truth?
• How are “God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature” (Romans 1:20) clearly seen?
• Why do people tend to look at others’ sins with a microscope and our own with a telescope?
• Finish this sentence: Instead of condoning homosexuality, Christians should…
• Read 1 John 1:5-7. What’s something you’ve been struggling with lately that you need to bring into the light? Pray for one another.

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