Exchanging Wrath for Redemption

vs. 23 all of us have sinned

all of us have exchanged God’s truth and goodness for a lie

all of us have twisted God’s word

for this, we deserve hell (the world may not tell you that)

all of us are in need of redemption

vs. 24 justified - a legal term that declares one righteous or acquitted (no longer guilty). The act of justifying is the act of a judge.

Romans 5:9 describes to us that justification brings an end to hostility between man & God.

“the primary effect of justification for us is peace with God.” -R.C. Sproul

“by his grace as a gift” —> vs. 21-22

vs. 21-22

the law can’t save us, being a good person can’t save you

the OT via the law and Prophets all point towards a Christ who saves

The righteousness of God is for all who believe and put their faith in Jesus.

What is faith?

Hebrews 11:1

How is this all possible? How is our sin satisfied?

vs. 25 propitiation - the satisfaction of God’s wrath, wiping away of sin

OT always had to shed blood to cover sin

The blood of Christ is the only sufficient blood to satisfy the wrath of God against our sin

Jesus Christ serves as the sufficient & eternal propitiation

It is by the price of Jesus’ blood & Jesus’ blood alone that the lost sinner can be redeemed and be declared righteous before a holy, righteous, & just God.