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God’s Righteousness and the believer God’s righteousness needed, God’s righteousness provided. Believers are born “in” righteousness when we practice it ( 1Jn2:29 ; 2Cor5:17 ) 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him. Born in righteousness…

Grace and Faith, vs. Law and Effort When we talk about Jews without Jesus 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Paul’s Heartbreak for Jews 3 For I could wish that I myself were…

What is Faith? That’s a difficult question for our contemporary culture. Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers several definitions of faith. This is the one that most Christians would identify with: belief and trust in and loyalty to God.[1] However, our contemporary culture would probably identify more…

God Imputes Righteousness to the guilty through Faith in Jesus Christ.

The Rightousness of Christ (The introduction to Romans)

I. Introduction Genesis 15:1-6 : God's promise to Abraham After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God , what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is…

Introduction Over the past few weeks we have been defining some of the theological words that we find in our text. We just finished out chapter 3 and are starting Romans 4 today. But Paul has argued that both Jews and Gentiles are sinners before God, will stand to be judged and must be justified by faith…

Theological Focus Christ is always ready to welcome a sinner home after he/she comes to their senses and realize their own sinfulness, confessing their sin and turning from it before God, in which He clothes him/her in His own righteousness and gives them a new identity in Him. Introduction The topic…

Introduction Few things are more exciting for an elementary school student than coming into home room in the morning and realizing that you have hit the grade-school jackpot--you have a substitute teacher! Now, as anyone who has ever been a kid can tell you, there are few greater blessings that can come…

Grace Fellowship in Rusk, Texas Sunday, November 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM

Rejoice in your Christmas gift from God--your righteousness in Christ

This morning I am going to propose that the way to cleanse the human heart is through the voluntary act of confession to Christ.

Scripture Memory opportunity for live reciting Video demonstration Congregation recite together Eph. 6:10-12 (w/ motions?) 10 Finally, be strong( power arms) in the Lord (point up with both hands) and in the strength of his might (hit the fist of one hand into the palm of the other hand) . 11 Put on…

Have you ever asked God “why?” Or “Why God?” “Why me?” Why did this happen? Why did they have to leave me so early? Why God do the wicked prosper and the poor go on oppressed? Why did you allow the middle passage and our ancestors to suffer? Why is there division in the Church? Why can’t politicians…

These are Spiritual metaphors to communicate the importance of the resources God has given us. Breastplate is not the point. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. Righteousness is the point. Just as…

You’re Justified, You’re Sanctified, this is our in our identity. When we become aware of this and accept it by faith, we allow the Holy Spirit to work thru us and we produce fruit!

Introduction: We are continuing our series on Romans. First three chapters focused on the sins of men and the wrath of God due them and from chapters 3-8 it focuses on the Grace of God We learned that everyone is under the wrath of God due to their sin: Jews and Gentiles are on the same boat. Jews who…

We are unable to have a righteousness worthy of God on our own, we must receive Jesus'.

Introduction: When we become born again we desire to live a life of righteousness and holiness. But it is not our righteousness is it? It is God’s righteousness, ours is no good, like filthy rags. This morning we are going to look at the righteousness of God and how it pertains to justification, redemption,…

Introduction Take out your phones. Raise your hand if you have a picture of your significant other as your background. Raise your hand if it’s a picture of your kids or grandkids. Isn’t that interesting? I mean, you already know what they look like. Why do you need to keep their picture in front of you…

1. Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and take them to heart that, by the patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life. … through Jesus Christ,…