A Scandalous Case of Borrowed Righteousness
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· 10 viewsWe are unrighteous and condemned for we cannot uphold the Law; but the righteousness of God, himself, is placed on all who believe in faith in Jesus Christ.
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CTS: We are unrighteous and condemned for we cannot uphold the Law; but the righteousness of God, himself, is placed on all who believe in faith in Jesus Christ.
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CTS: We are unrighteous and condemned for we cannot uphold the Law; but the righteousness of God, himself, is placed on all who believe in faith in Jesus Christ.
Introduction
1. The faithlessness of others does not nullify the truth of God’s faithfulness. ()
1. The faithlessness of others does not nullify the truth of God’s faithfulness. ()
1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?
4 By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.”
5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.)
6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world?
7 But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner?
8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.
A. God is true even if every person is a liar. ()
A. God is true even if every person is a liar. ()
3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?
B. God’s righteousness does not give an excuse for unrighteous behavior. ()
B. God’s righteousness does not give an excuse for unrighteous behavior. ()
5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.)
6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world?
7 But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner?
8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.
I. God judges justly those who do unrighteous acts. ()
I. God judges justly those who do unrighteous acts. ()
5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.)
6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world?
7 But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner?
II. God condemns those who use his righteousness and grace as an excuse for their sin. ()
II. God condemns those who use his righteousness and grace as an excuse for their sin. ()
8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.
2. The works of individuals does not save them from the wrath of God’s judgement. ()
2. The works of individuals does not save them from the wrath of God’s judgement. ()
9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,
10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one;
11 no one understands; no one seeks for God.
12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”
13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”
14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 in their paths are ruin and misery,
17 and the way of peace they have not known.”
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.
20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
A. We are all under sin. ()
A. We are all under sin. ()
9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,
B. We are all guilty of unrighteousness. ()
B. We are all guilty of unrighteousness. ()
10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one;
C. We are incapable of understanding, seeking God. ()
C. We are incapable of understanding, seeking God. ()
11 no one understands; no one seeks for God.
D. We are unable to do good. ()
D. We are unable to do good. ()
12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”
E. We are full of deceit. ()
E. We are full of deceit. ()
13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”
F. We destroy with our tongues. ()
F. We destroy with our tongues. ()
13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”
## G. We seek to destroy others. ()
G. We seek to destroy others. ()
G. We seek to destroy others. ()
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 in their paths are ruin and misery,
H. We do not revere God. ()
H. We do not revere God. ()
17 and the way of peace they have not known.”
I. We cannot be saved from works. ()
I. We cannot be saved from works. ()
19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.
20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
We are unrighteous and condemned for we cannot uphold the Law; but the righteousness of God, himself, is placed on all who believe in faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Faith in Christ alone saves us from the righteous condemnation of God Judgement. ()
3. Faith in Christ alone saves us from the righteous condemnation of God Judgement. ()
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—
22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith.
28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
30 since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
31 Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.
A. God’s righteousness manifests apart from the Law. ()
A. God’s righteousness manifests apart from the Law. ()
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—
B. The prophets attest to the manifestation of God’s righteousness. ()
B. The prophets attest to the manifestation of God’s righteousness. ()
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—
C. Faith and belief in Jesus bestows righteousness on us. ()
C. Faith and belief in Jesus bestows righteousness on us. ()
22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
D. God’s perfect plan for salvation is through Jesus. ()
D. God’s perfect plan for salvation is through Jesus. ()
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
I. All have fallen short and need a savior. ()
I. All have fallen short and need a savior. ()
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
II. God justifies through his gift of grace. ()
II. God justifies through his gift of grace. ()
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
III. Redemption is in Christ alone. ()
III. Redemption is in Christ alone. ()
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
IV. Jesus is the payment for our sin. ()
IV. Jesus is the payment for our sin. ()
### IV. Jesus is the payment for our sin. ()
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
V. Jesus is received by faith alone. ()
V. Jesus is received by faith alone. ()
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
VI. Christ’s sacrifice preserved God’s just nature. ()
VI. Christ’s sacrifice preserved God’s just nature. ()
26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
VII. We are made just through faith in Jesus. ()
VII. We are made just through faith in Jesus. ()
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
5. Saving Faith nullifies self-righteous boasting. ()
5. Saving Faith nullifies self-righteous boasting. ()
27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith.
6. God’s saving faith justifies all races. ()
6. God’s saving faith justifies all races. ()
29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
30 since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
7. Children of God should strive to obey the law. ()
7. Children of God should strive to obey the law. ()
31 Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.
Conclusion
