North Platte Berean Church
Justification & Life
We've just seen how Paul starts his letter to the Romans by laying Gospel Foundations: our need to be justified (declared "not guilty") by God and how He makes this possible through faith alone. So…now what? In chapters 5-8, Paul shifts his focus to what this gospel produces. He highlights the fruit (benefits) the gospel brings to those who believe it, and how this in turn produces even more fruit (Christ-honoring attitudes and actions) in their lives. Join in as we delight in our justification ("not guilty!"), peace, hope, reconciliation, freedom from sin, and Spirit-filling, among so many other amazing Gospel Fruits!
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
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• Women’s Summer Series: starting Wed. 6/5
• Berean Fundamentals: Tuesdays, 6/11-8/6, 6:45-8:30 p.m
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• 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
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• 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
• 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; activity bags at back of auditorium to help them engage.
• 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
• 24-7 prayer room: Available at the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers, north door, entry code 0633).
• This week: Ask for the Lord’s provision and protection for all the celebrations taking place these next few weeks – graduations, grad parties, and weddings. Pray that Jesus will be highlighted by the way we celebrate, and that the grads and newlyweds will center their lives on him.
Worship in Song
• Because He Lives – The Worship Initiative
• In Christ Alone – Shane & Shane
• What a Beautiful Name – Hillsong
Worship by Giving
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
(Adam, condemnation)
(Christ, justification, life)
(Who, in)
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 family, a friend, or Grow Group*:
Grow
• Consider the biblical meaning of “grace” by watching this BibleProject video: npberean.org/beyond1
• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview of Romans 5-16: npberean.org/beyond2
Share
• Romans 5:20 tells us “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” Consider one (even small) way you could extend grace to another person this week, even someone who has sinned against you. What impact could that have?
• Write out Romans 5:15 in your own words. Then share with another person what this passage is saying and why it matters to you.
Connect
• How can what we learned today about God’s free gift of grace help us mature in our faith?
• Listen to O Come to the Altar several times (npberean.org/beyond3). Journal how this song helps you appreciate the free gift of righteousness that comes from Christ alone.
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus for salvation. Today we'll be baptizing Austin Wade.