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The Just Shall Live by Faith

"God’s Case Against Good People” Romans 2:1-16

Date:September 22, 2024
Author: Wayne J. Edwards

Introduction:

Cultural Christianity describes people who call themselves “Christians” because they grew up in a household of Christians, agree with the “good teachings” of Jesus, and enjoy the community of the church without being born again. In many ways, Cultural Christianity is more tragic than the flat-out rejection of Jesus and His Church—it is claiming association with Jesus without having “saving faith,” which is taking His name in vain.

Sadly, today’s churches are filled with “cultural Christians” – those who have heard the gospel, perhaps again and again, but they have never believed what they have listened to and received Christ as their Savior and Lord. Cultural Christianity is the antithesis of saving faith. Cultural Christianity results in eternal condemnation while saving faith results in eternal salvation.

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 Good People.”  

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The Just Shall Live by Faith
“God’s Case Against Good People”
Romans 2:1-16

1. God’s Judgment Is According to Truth – Vs. 1-5- Vs. 2 – “But we know the judgment of God is according to the truth against those who practice such things.”

  • “Surely God will not judge me!”
  • “God is a loving God who does not judge!”
  • “Man is basically good – he just makes bad choices – nobody’s perfect!”
  • The result of such misguided thinking:
    • Hardness of heart –
    • Even more wrath to endure –

2. God’s Judgment Is According to Deeds – Vs. 6-10 – Vs. 6 – “(God) Who will render every man according to his deeds.”

  • The well doers reward –
  • The evil doers reward –

3. God’s Judgment Is Without Respect to Persons – Vs. 4-15 – Vs. 11 – “For there is no partiality with God.”

  • All men will be judged –
  • The doers – not the hearers – will be justified –
  • Those without the law have a three-fold witness –
    • Their nature –
    • Their conscience –
    • Their thoughts –

4. The Judgment of God Will Be Carried Out by Jesus

As Well As The Gospel – Vs. 16 – “In the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.”

  • A Specific Day –
  • A Specific Judge –
  • A Specific Standard –