Righteousness and Guilt

Intro: Billy Graham during a crusade in London in 1954 had the opportunity to meet the Queen of England. They had many private meetings and he preached many times at Windsor and Sandringham.

The Righteousness of Jesus Reveals Man’s Guilt

Innocent

Felix renders his verdict

Verdict is innocent

Does not need more witnesses-buying time for himself

Paul’s innocence is because of his character

Character and conduct of the church is to reflect innocence, blamelessness or righteousness. All opposite of the world

Romans 12:9-16

Three reasons Paul was left in prison, one overarching reason-God’s Sovereignty

Paul’s safety

Politics- appease the Jews

Greed- Felix wants a bribe

Guilty

Paul’s faith intriguing

Paul proclaims the truth

Righteousness-only found in Jesus

Romans 3:21-26

Philippians 3:7-11

Self-Control

Galatians 5:23

Titus 1:7-9

2 Peter 1:5-7

Judgment to come

Ecclesiastes 3:16-20

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

2 Thessalonians 1:6-12

Revelations 20:11-15

Guilt of Felix leads to fear

Greed leads Felix to rejection

Consequence

Paul continues in the providence of God

Felix is succeeded because of his wickdeness