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The Just Shall Live by Faith

"God’s Case Against Religious People” Romans 2:17-29

Date:September 29, 2024
Author: Wayne J. Edwards

Introduction:

On that day, when Jesus comes to rule the world with truth and grace – no one will be allowed to plead ignorance or expect leniency because of their extraordinary circumstances or appeal for mercy because of some kind of hardship or personal situation.

  • The pagans had the knowledge of God but they rejected it.
  • The moralist has the knowledge of God but thinks he doesn’t need it.
  • The religionist has knowledge of God but he has not applied it to his own life—he simply uses it to camouflage his sins from others. But, as we will see, it will not protect him from God’s judgment.

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this sermon, Paul prosecutes “God’s Case Against the Religionists.”  

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The Just Shall Live by Faith
“God’s Case Against Religious People”
Romans 2:17-29

1. The Religionists’ Profession – vs 17-20

  • Knows the truth –
  • Desires more truth —
  • Teaches others truth –

2. The Religionists’ Confusion – vs 21-24

  • Hypocritical life –
  • Hypocritical witness –

3. The Religionists’ Substitution – vs 25-27

  • Symbolism over substance –
  • Substance over symbolism –

4. The Religionists’ False Illusion – vs 29

  • Salvation is not ONLY an OUTWARD change–
  • Salvation BEGINS with an INWARD change –
  • Salvation is unto the glory of GOD – not men –

“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5