Jesus, the Truth of God: Fulfilling Promises and Extending Mercy (Romans 15:8-12)

If you have your Bibles, and I hope you do, join us at Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church as we pick up in Romans chapter 15. This message marks our 30th week in this glorious epistle, and today we are looking at how Jesus Christ serves as the very embodiment of God's truth.
In this passage, we see the dual nature of Christ's earthly ministry: He came as a "minister of the circumcision" to establish and confirm the ancient promises made to the fathers—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But praise God, His work did not stop there! We also explore the wonderful reality that His mercy was always intended to reach the Gentiles, so that we might all, with one mind and one mouth, glorify God for His goodness.
Key themes in this message include:
• The Standard of Righteousness: Just as you cannot calibrate a level, we cannot change God's definition of what is upright; we must look to His Word to see where we are "tilted".
• The New Birth: Understanding the transition from being "inherently sinners" to becoming a "new creature" created unto good works.
• A Reserved Spot: The assurance that for every child of God, there is a spot reserved in heaven that cannot be "bumped" or lost.
• Patience in Trials: How the comfort of the Scriptures gives us hope to bear the "ripples on a pond" that are our daily hardships.
As you listen, we hope you are encouraged by the fact that salvation is not an attempt by God, but a secured victory. Whether Jew or Gentile, we are called to rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ, the Truth of God.
Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church
Elder Jonathan Moseley
Preached: March 8, 2026