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Romans 3:1-20, God Versus the World
From the series: The Romans Road
Overview
In this transitional section of Romans God's justice is contrasted with our lack of perfection. God is just in holding all humankind guilty of falling short of his glory. Sin is the universal sickness that infects our race. And God alone has the cure. That cure is both just and loving. God makes the unrighteous righteous through his grace demonstrated in Christ's sacrifice on our behalf.
Bible References:
Romans 2:1-29, Why “Being Good” is not Enough.
From the series: The Romans Road
Overview
Ever met a judge? I don't mean the kind that wears a robe and sits on the legal bench. I mean the kind who looks down their long nose at you. The kind of person who seems to always be sitting in judgment on others. They act high and mighty and righteous, and they don't smile much. The reality is those kinds of people are no closer to God's favor than the rank sinner we looked at last week. In fact, often these folks have a harder time admitting their need of a savior because of their judging attitude. This week we will discover how God handles the judgmental, and learn how we can handle them too.
Bible References:
Romans 1:18-32, The truth about you and me.
From the series: The Romans Road
Overview
The ominous words of Romans 1:18 – 3:20 serve as a much needed corrective to our tendency to underestimate and excuse our bad behavior. This bad behavior is named sin by the Scriptures. And it is a species-wide epidemic. We must not think of God as a jilted lover fretting about how to win mankind back. The biblical (realistic) understanding is to know God as the Supreme Creator, an all-powerful, absolutely righteous, holy Judge who is deeply offended by our obstinate, willful choice to pursue sin and reject right. With an insight never equaled on any counselor’s couch, the Spirit of God lays bare the motivation, behavior, and consequences that mark our world today. Yet the purpose of these hard words is the same as a doctor’s diagnosis – to confront with the truth of our condition so that healing can be offered. God, a jilted lover? No. He is a skilled surgeon who offers hard truth and a cure.
Good with People (or, how not to be a jerk and ruin God’s work in the life of another)
From the series: The Romans Road
Overview
The gospel is the power of God. It changes lives, brings fresh starts, renews hope, restores relationships, and brings power to live right. But, some people just cannot seem to deliver this life-giving message to their families, coworkers, or friends. Could it be that the problem is not in the message, but in how they treat people? The way we treat people will either build a platform or a wall for our opportunities to share Christ. In this message we will discover some basic people skills that the Apostle Paul modeled. These people fundamentals will open more opportunities for us to share our faith in a welcoming way.
