1.) THE CHARGE: ALL MEN ARE UNDER SIN (ROM. 3:9)
(Ro. 3:23, 5:12; Gal. 3:22; 1 Jn. 1:8, 5:19; Gen. 6:5; Eccl. 7:20; Isa. 53:6, 64:6)
2.) THE CASE OF A SINFUL NATURE (ROM. 3:10-12)a.) Unrighteous (Rom. 3:10)(Jn. 7:7; Gal. 5:19-21) b.) Ignorant (Rom. 3:11)(Acts 28:27; 2 Tim. 3:7; Ps. 82:5; Mic. 4:12) c.) Indifferent - Selfish (Rom. 3:11)(Eph. 2:12; 1 Jn. 2:22; Ps. 10:4, 14:1) d.) Crooked (Rom. 3:12)(1 Tim. 1:5-6; 2 Pet. 2:15; Jude 1:13; Prov. 21:16, 27:8; Isa. 53:6) e.) Useless (Rom. 3:12)(Mt. 5:13, 25:30; Lk. 9:25, 14:34-35) f.) Evil (Rom. 3:12)(Mt. 23:27; Mk. 7:21-23)
3.) THE CASE OF A SINFUL TONGUE (ROM. 3:13-14)a.) Foul and corrupt (Rom. 3:13)(Mt. 12:34; James 3:6; Prov. 24:2) b.) Deceitful (Rom. 3:13)(Ps. 10:7, 36:3, 55:21, 116:11; Jer. 9:5, 17:9; Mic. 6:12) c.) Piercing and poisonous (Rom. 3:13)(Col. 3:8; 1 Pet. 2:1; Prov. 12:18; Ps. 140:3) d.) Cursing and bitterness (Rom. 3:14)(Mt. 5:34, 37; James 3:8-10, 5:12; Ex. 20:7; Lev. 19:12; Ps. 59:12; Eccl. 7:22; Ps. 109:17-18; Eph. 4:31; Heb. 12:15; James 3:14)
To Be Continued: “The conduct, motive and verdict.”“Paul believed that men and women without Christ were bad, but he never considered them too bad to be saved.”
- Dec 8, 2013Romans 3:9-20 – God’s Case Against All Men
Romans 3:9-20 – God’s Case Against All Men1.) THE CHARGE: ALL MEN ARE UNDER SIN (ROM. 3:9)
(Ro. 3:23, 5:12; Gal. 3:22; 1 Jn. 1:8, 5:19; Gen. 6:5; Eccl. 7:20; Isa. 53:6, 64:6)
2.) THE CASE OF A SINFUL NATURE (ROM. 3:10-12)a.) Unrighteous (Rom. 3:10)(Jn. 7:7; Gal. 5:19-21) b.) Ignorant (Rom. 3:11)(Acts 28:27; 2 Tim. 3:7; Ps. 82:5; Mic. 4:12) c.) Indifferent - Selfish (Rom. 3:11)(Eph. 2:12; 1 Jn. 2:22; Ps. 10:4, 14:1) d.) Crooked (Rom. 3:12)(1 Tim. 1:5-6; 2 Pet. 2:15; Jude 1:13; Prov. 21:16, 27:8; Isa. 53:6) e.) Useless (Rom. 3:12)(Mt. 5:13, 25:30; Lk. 9:25, 14:34-35) f.) Evil (Rom. 3:12)(Mt. 23:27; Mk. 7:21-23)
3.) THE CASE OF A SINFUL TONGUE (ROM. 3:13-14)a.) Foul and corrupt (Rom. 3:13)(Mt. 12:34; James 3:6; Prov. 24:2) b.) Deceitful (Rom. 3:13)(Ps. 10:7, 36:3, 55:21, 116:11; Jer. 9:5, 17:9; Mic. 6:12) c.) Piercing and poisonous (Rom. 3:13)(Col. 3:8; 1 Pet. 2:1; Prov. 12:18; Ps. 140:3) d.) Cursing and bitterness (Rom. 3:14)(Mt. 5:34, 37; James 3:8-10, 5:12; Ex. 20:7; Lev. 19:12; Ps. 59:12; Eccl. 7:22; Ps. 109:17-18; Eph. 4:31; Heb. 12:15; James 3:14)
To Be Continued: “The conduct, motive and verdict.”“Paul believed that men and women without Christ were bad, but he never considered them too bad to be saved.”
- Dec 4, 2013God’s Last Call To A Sinful Nation (Obadiah 1:2-4)
God’s Last Call To A Sinful Nation (Obadiah 1:2-4)
- Dec 1, 2013Romans 3:1-8 – The Arguments Of The Religionist
Romans 3:1-8 – The Arguments Of The Religionist
1.) WHAT PROFIT IS THERE IN BEING A JEW, A RELIGIONIST? (ROM. 3:1-2)
a.) He is privileged b.) He is entrusted with and made responsible for God’s Word (Jn. 5:24, 6:63, 68; 8:51, 15:3, 20:31; Rom. 15:4; Eph. 5:26; 1 Pet. 1:22; 1 Jn. 5:13; Ps. 119:9; Prov. 6:23, 14:34)
2.) DOES UNBELIEF VOID GOD’S PROMISES? (ROM. 3:3-4)a.) “God forbid” b.) God’s Word stands even if every man is a liar c.) God will prove His word d.) God will overcome those who judge Him and His Word (Mt. 5:18; Lk. 21:33; 2 Tim. 2:13; Ps. 111:7; Rom. 2:2; Ezk. 12:25)
3.) IS GOD UNJUST IF HE TAKES VENGEANCE? (ROM. 3:5-8)a.) “God forbid” b.) God is moral: He must judge the world c.) The contradiction of such an argument d.) The damnation of persons who argue this point is just (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 5:2; 1 Pet. 2:24, 3:18) (Mt. 16:27, 25:31-32; 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Pet. 1:17; 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:7; Jude 1:14-15; Rev. 20:12, 22:12)
“When anyone sins, the need is not for ingenuity (cleverness) to justify the sin,but for humility (humbleness) to confess it in repentance and in shame.”
- Nov 27, 2013In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Nov 24, 2013The Free Gift Of God – Romans 6:23
The Free Gift Of God – Romans 6:23
THE FREE GIFT OF GOD
EPHESIANS 2:8-9
1.) GOD IS A GIVER (ROM. 6:23)
a.) Because He loves us, He gives (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 8:32)
2.) “FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED” (MATT. 10:8)a.) Jesus came from heaven freely (Jn. 6:26-40) b.) Forgiveness of sin is free (Jn. 6:40) (Col. 1:14) c.) The peace of God is a gift from God (Rom. 5:1) d.) The power of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God (Acts 5:32) e.) Heaven is a free gift from God (Jn. 14:1-6)
3.) “FREELY GIVE” (Matt. 10:8)a.) Words and works (Acts 20:35)
1.) Heal the sick 2.) Raise the dead 3.) Cleanse the lepers 4.) Cast out demons (Acts 26:18)
“If we got the pay we had earned, it would be death; but, out of His grace, God has given us life.” (Rom. 6:23)
- Nov 17, 2013Romans 2:17-29 – God’s Case Against The Religionist Part 2
Romans 2:17-29 – God’s Case Against The Religionist Part 2
1.) THE RELIGIONIST PROFESSES RELIGION (ROM. 2:17-20)
2.) THE RELIGIONIST FAILS TO LIVE WHAT HE PROFESSES (ROM. 2:21-24)
3.) THE RELIGIONIST BELIEVE’S THAT A RITUAL IS THE WAY TO SECURE GOD’S APPROVAL (ROM. 2:25-27)
a.) Ritual (circumcision) counts only if a man keeps the law (Word) (Rom. 2:25) b.) The uncircumcised man who keeps the righteousness of the law (Rom. 2:26) (1 Jn. 3:23) c.) The uncircumcised man who keeps the law shall judge the religionist (Rom. 2:27) (Mt. 7:21, 12:50; Jn. 13:17; James 1:22; 1 Jn. 2:17)
4.) THE RELIGIONIST MISSES THE WHOLE POINT (ROM. 2:28-29)a.) Not an outward thing (Rom. 2:28) (Rom. 3:10, 23) b.) An inward thing - of the heart, in the spirit (Rom. 2:29) (Ezk. 36:26; Jn. 1:13; 3:3; 2 Cor. 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet. 1:23; 1 Jn. 5:1) c.) It’s praise is not of men (not physical, of the flesh), but of God (Rom. 2:29) (Col. 2:11, 3:11; Phil. 3:3; Deut. 30:6; Jer. 4:4, 6:10)
“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs to the promise.” Gal. 3:29, N.I.V.
- Nov 10, 2013Romans 2:17-29 God’s Case Against the Religionist
Romans 2:17-29 God’s Case Against the Religionist
1.) THE RELIGIONIST PROFESSES RELIGION (ROM. 2:17-20)
a.) Religionist vs. follower of Christ (Titus 3:5; Prov. 20:6, 30:12; Ro. 3:20; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 2:22; Phil. 1:21; Col. 1:27; 1 Jn. 3:24) b.) Rests in the word (Rom. 3:1-2) c.) Professes God (Rom. 10:2-4) d.) Knows God’s will (Rom. 2:18) (Ezk. 33:31-32) e.) Approves better things (1 Jn. 3:18) f.) Is taught God’s law (Jer. 32:33; Eph. 4:20-22) g.) Is sure he is a guide of the blind (Rom. 2:19) (Lk. 18:9; Hosea 10:13) h.) Is sure he is a light to those in darkness (Rom. 2:19) (Jn. 9:41; Rev. 3:17) I.) Is sure he is an instructor of the foolish (Rom. 2:20) (1 Cor. 10:12) j.) Is sure he is a teacher of the immature (Rom. 2:20) (Mk. 7:6; Isa. 29:13) k.) Has the law, the embodiment of truth (Rom. 2:20) (Mt. 23:23; Acts 28:27; 2 Tim. 3:5)
2.) THE RELIGIONIST FAILS TO LIVE WHAT HE PROFESSES (ROM. 2:21-24)a.) The Fact: His life does not match what he says (Mt. 23:28; Lk. 6:46; 1 Jn. 3:18; Ps. 50:16-20; Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:28; Mt. 5:27-28; Deut. 11:16; Isa. 42:8; 1 Jn. 5:21) b.) The Result: His hypocrisy causes others to abuse God’s name (Rom. 2:24) (Mk. 7:6; Titus 1:16; James 3:10)
To be continued: “The False Security of Ceremony”.“The unbeliever has no reason to repent of his sins and turn to God for salvation if he sees professed believers committing the same sins.”
- Nov 3, 2013Romans 2:1-16 God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 2
Romans 2:1-16 God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 21.) THE MORALIST (ROM. 2:1)
2.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO TRUTH (ROM. 2:2-5)
3.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO DEEDS: (ROM. 2:6-10)
a.) The well doer’s reward (Rom 2:7) (Gal. 6:9; 2 Tim. 3:14; Heb. 12:1; 1 Pet. 1:13; Rev. 3:11)
1.) Glory: (Mt. 13:43; Ro. 8:17; Phil. 3:21; Col. 3:4; Ps. 73:24; Ro. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10) 2.) Honor: (Jn. 12:26; 1 Cor. 6:2-3; Rev. 3:21; Ps. 91:14; Prov. 21:21, 22:4; Dan. 12:3) 3.) Immortality: (Lk. 20:36; Jn. 8:51, 11:26; 1 Cor. 15:53; 2 Cor 5:1; 1 Thess. 4:17; 2 Tim. 1:10; Jn. 6:50; 1 Cor. 15:53-54; Heb. 2:14-15; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 25:8; Hosea 13:14)
b.) The evil doer’s severe judgment (Rom. 2:8)
1.) He is contentious against God (Mt. 22:3; Jn. 5:40; Ro. 10:21; Ps. 32:9, 78:8; Prov. 1:24-25; Isa. 46:12, 48:4; Hosea 9:17; Mal. 2:2) 2.) He does not obey the truth 3.) He does unrighteousness
c.) Every evil-doer is to be judged (Rom. 2:9) (Mt. 25:46; Lk. 3:17, 12:47; 2 Thess. 1:7-9; Heb. 10:29; 2 Pet. 2:19; Rev. 20:15; Ps. 11:6; Isa. 13:11, 26:21, 59:18; Jer. 21:14; Mal. 4:1)
d.) Every well-doer is to be rewarded (Rom. 2:10)
4.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS WITHOUT RESPECT OF PERSONS (ROM. 2:11-15)a.) The man who sins “Without the law” (Rom 2:12) b.) The man who sins “In the law” (Acts 10:34-35; Ro. 10:12) c.) The doers, not the hearers, of the law will be justified (Rom 2:13) (Mt. 7:21; Lk. 6:47-49; Jn. 13:17; James 1:22, 4:11; 1 Jn. 2:17; Rev. 22:14) d.) The heathen have a threefold witness (Rom. 2:14-15)
1.) Their nature 2.) Their conscience (Heb. 9:14, 10:22; Ro. 13:5) 3.) Their thoughts (Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Jn. 2:1, 4:14)
5.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS TO BE EXECUTED BY JESUS CHRIST AND HIS GOSPEL (ROM. 2:16)a.) A specific day of judgment is coming (Mt. 25:31-32; Heb. 9:27; 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:7; 1 Jn. 4:17; Jude 1:14-15)
b.) In that day “The secrets of men” will be judged (Lk. 12:2; 1 Cor. 4:5; Num. 32:23; Eccl. 12:14)
c.) Jesus will do the judging (Mt. 25:32; Jn. 5:22; Acts 10:42, 17:31; Ro. 14:10; 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Pet. 4:4-5)
d.) The standard of rule - Is the gospel (Jn. 12:48; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; 1 Tim. 6:3-5; 1 Jn. 3:23)
“God will judge us according to what we know and have the chance to know”
