The Turning Point We All Desperately Need | Romans 1:14-17 | Ed Young

Scripture

• Romans 1:14–17

About this sermon

#romans #sermon #edyoung In this message, Pastor Ed Young shares a powerful and personal story about his friend's journey to faith, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel. He delves into the core tenets of Christianity as revealed in Romans 1:14-17, highlighting that salvation is not about good advice or works, but about the good news of forgiveness and imputed righteousness received by faith (9:10-25:40). Through compelling illustrations and a deep dive into scripture, Pastor Young urges believers to boldly proclaim this gospel, recognizing their indebtedness to Christ and others, and challenges listeners to embrace God's grace and live a life transformed by faith. Chapters: 0:00: Pastor Young introduces a wealthy, influential friend and shares the story of their initial meetings and his friend's initial resistance to Christianity, viewing it as "good advice." 4:15 - 9:08: The turning point: Pastor Young describes how a personal tragedy and a medical condition prompted his friend to reconsider faith, leading to a direct conversation about Jesus. 9:10 - 11:51: "The Gospel is not good advice, it's good news": Ed Young breaks down the Gospel into four parts: bad news (sin), worse news (eternal separation), good news (free gift of eternal life), and great news (forgiveness and imputed righteousness). 12:53 - 14:52: A comparison to Apostle Paul's transformation: The video draws parallels between the friend's conversion and that of Apostle Paul, emphasizing how even the most unlikely individuals can be transformed by faith. 17:01 - 18:22: "The Gospel is not nice, it's kind": Ed Young discusses the boldness required to share the Gospel, contrasting being "nice" with being "kind" and truthful about sin and salvation. 22:22 - 25:40: The Protestant Reformation and the concept of imputed righteousness: He explains how the understanding of salvation by faith through grace (not works) transformed the world, defining righteousness as both forgiveness and a credited standing with God. 25:40 - 28:01: Illustrations of forgiveness and righteousness: Using vivid analogies of a forgiven thief given half a company and a pardoned death row inmate receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, he explains the depth of God's grace. 28:03 - 31:21: "The Debt I Owe": Paul's obligation to share the Gospel with all, emphasizing the concept of being indebted to Jesus and to those who came before in the faith. 31:55 - 34:15: "The Drive I Show": The eagerness to preach the Gospel, and how its simplicity can be challenging for the "intelligencia" because it reveals human helplessness. 34:47 - 38:00: "The Decision I Make": Not being ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. 38:01 - 43:50: "The Deal I Take": Righteousness from God is revealed by faith from first to last, illustrated by resting in a chair as a metaphor for resting in God's righteousness. 44:24 - 46:16: Call to Action: A prayer leading viewers to receive Jesus Christ, outlining the steps of admitting sin, believing in Jesus, repenting, and receiving His imputed righteousness. ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW