North Platte Berean Church
But Now...
Did you realize that Paul's letter to the Romans is his only NT letter to a church he hadn't planted or at least visited? Paul was eager to keep taking the good news of Jesus where it had never been heard, and Rome could be a great place for launching a gospel ministry into Spain. But in many ways, Paul was an unknown to the church there. So, rather than spend a lot of time addressing their dysfunctions (like he does, say, with the Corinthians), Paul offers an overview of his teaching, beginning with foundational understandings about the gospel and its implications for unity between Jews and Gentiles. (This was one of the great social divides of the time and presented a key challenge for the Roman church.) Join in as we explore how these same gospel foundations have the power to bring hope and unity in our lives still today!
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
ConnectCard
We’d love to connect and be a spiritual resource for you – please fill out a ConnectCard (in seat pocket or npberean.org/cc). If you’re new, bring it to the information center for a welcome gift.
https://npberean.org/ccThe Latest
• Lost and found: Mon. 3/18, Foyer
• Meal Leader Training: Tue. 3/19, 6-7:30 p.m., church kitchen
• Take A Step: Mon. 3/25, 5:457:45 p.m., 252 Room
• Easter is coming! – Sun. 3/31; 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.
• Oaxacan (waa·haa·kuhn) cooking demo with missionaries, the Lopez’s: Tue. 3/26, 5-8 p.m., 252 room
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Lost and found: Mon. 3/18, Foyer
• Meal Leader Training: Tue. 3/19, 6-7:30 p.m., church kitchen
• Take A Step: Mon. 3/25, 5:457:45 p.m., 252 Room
• Easter is coming! – Sun. 3/31; 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.
• Oaxacan (waa·haa·kuhn) cooking demo with missionaries, the Lopez’s: Tue. 3/26, 5-8 p.m., 252 room
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
Office Info
• Hours this week: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
• Hours this week: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
New Here?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
Worship as a Family
• Mother's Room: Care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.
Worship through Prayer
• Saturday evening: 7-7:30 p.m., meet at main office to start.
• 24-7 prayer room: Now available! Stop by the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers) anytime to engage the prayer stations there. Entry code is 0633 (north entrance).
• This week: Pray for our sister churches in the Berean Fellowship of Churches’ Central Region – Alma, Brady, Curtis, Gandy, Gothenburg/Cozad, Kearney, and Lexington. Ask the Lord to draw many people to himself this Easter season.
• 24-7 prayer room: Now available! Stop by the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers) anytime to engage the prayer stations there. Entry code is 0633 (north entrance).
• This week: Pray for our sister churches in the Berean Fellowship of Churches’ Central Region – Alma, Brady, Curtis, Gandy, Gothenburg/Cozad, Kearney, and Lexington. Ask the Lord to draw many people to himself this Easter season.
Worship in Song
• My Testimony – Elevation Worship
• Nothing but the Blood – Reawaken Hymns
• Jesus Messiah – Chris Tomlin
• Christ and Christ Crucified – Lindy Cofer
• Nothing but the Blood – Reawaken Hymns
• Jesus Messiah – Chris Tomlin
• Christ and Christ Crucified – Lindy Cofer
Worship by Giving
• Sunday: Use wooden boxes by auditorium doors.
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: But Now...
"The Righteousness of God" (Rom 1:17)
1. A divine attribute (God's RIGHTEOUS character - he always does right)
2. A divine activity (God is making people righteous like himself)
3. A divine achievement (God has already legally declared us "Not guilty!")
1. A divine attribute (God's RIGHTEOUS character - he always does right)
2. A divine activity (God is making people righteous like himself)
3. A divine achievement (God has already legally declared us "Not guilty!")
_______ are we made ___________?
(How, right)
(How, right)
__________ ____________ with us?
(What's, wrong)
(What's, wrong)
How is _____________ sinners __________, __________?
(making, right, right)
(making, right, right)
Romans 3:21-26 (New Testament for Everyone)
21 But now, quite apart from the law (though the law and the prophets bore witness to it), God’s covenant justice has been displayed. 22 God’s covenant justice comes into operation through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah, for the benefit of all who have faith. For there is no distinction: 23 all sinned, and fell short of God’s glory— 24 and by God’s grace they are freely declared to be in the right, to be members of the covenant, through the redemption which is found in the Messiah, Jesus. 25 God put Jesus forth as the place of mercy, through faithfulness, by means of his blood. He did this to demonstrate his covenant justice, because of the passing over (in divine forbearance) of sins committed beforehand. 26 This was to demonstrate his covenant justice in the present time: that is, that he himself is in the right, and that he declares to be in the right everyone who trusts in the faithfulness of Jesus.
21 But now, quite apart from the law (though the law and the prophets bore witness to it), God’s covenant justice has been displayed. 22 God’s covenant justice comes into operation through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah, for the benefit of all who have faith. For there is no distinction: 23 all sinned, and fell short of God’s glory— 24 and by God’s grace they are freely declared to be in the right, to be members of the covenant, through the redemption which is found in the Messiah, Jesus. 25 God put Jesus forth as the place of mercy, through faithfulness, by means of his blood. He did this to demonstrate his covenant justice, because of the passing over (in divine forbearance) of sins committed beforehand. 26 This was to demonstrate his covenant justice in the present time: that is, that he himself is in the right, and that he declares to be in the right everyone who trusts in the faithfulness of Jesus.
Beyond Sunday
Note: We’re evaluating whether or not to continue including this new Beyond Sunday section in the bulletin. If you’ve found it useful and would like us to keep it (and/or if you have ideas to make it better), please let us know at npberean.org/yes.
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Check out this article for a deeper explanation of Justification. (npberean.org/beyond10)
• Reread the passage, noting repeated words. Why is it vital for believers to understand how righteousness and justification are linked?
Talk it out
• How is God’s righteous character displayed at the cross?
• Read verses 25 & 26 in the New Living Translation. Why was his blood sacrifice necessary? (npberean.org/beyond12)
Live it out
• Praise God daily for redeeming you from sin. Ask God for opportunities to share how this gift has changed your life.
• When tempted to claim righteousness by what you do, listen to “Nothing but the Blood.” (npberean.org/beyond11)
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Note: We’re evaluating whether or not to continue including this new Beyond Sunday section in the bulletin. If you’ve found it useful and would like us to keep it (and/or if you have ideas to make it better), please let us know at npberean.org/yes.
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Check out this article for a deeper explanation of Justification. (npberean.org/beyond10)
• Reread the passage, noting repeated words. Why is it vital for believers to understand how righteousness and justification are linked?
Talk it out
• How is God’s righteous character displayed at the cross?
• Read verses 25 & 26 in the New Living Translation. Why was his blood sacrifice necessary? (npberean.org/beyond12)
Live it out
• Praise God daily for redeeming you from sin. Ask God for opportunities to share how this gift has changed your life.
• When tempted to claim righteousness by what you do, listen to “Nothing but the Blood.” (npberean.org/beyond11)
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Next Week's Sermon
What beautiful news of Romans 3:21-26: BUT NOW we're able to be right with God through faith in the faithfulness of Jesus - it's a gift! In the next section, Paul reiterates that we cannot earn/achieve this gift of God - we can only receive it. Even for people who claim Christ, we can forget the marvelous wonder of this truth. Next week, we'll explore its basis and implications for our lives.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+3%3A27-4%3A25&version=ESV