Read Exodus 20:3-17 or click to view http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:3-17,&version=NIV (Click back arrow on browser to return here)
God instructs Moses to share these "Laws" with the people of Israel and God intends for them to obey them. These Laws will keep them in right relationship with God and with other people around them. Those laws are still with us today. We know them as the 10 Commandments. In the course of time, more and more laws were written, manmade additions, that the Israelites refer to as "The Law."
Paul writes in Romans 3:20, that obeying the Law will not make one righteous (right with God) but will actually expose their sinful tendencies (rebellion against God). When one tries to keep the Law they fail miserably. That is the purpose of the Law; to expose sinful rebellion against God. Those sinful tendencies are revealed in every culture at every level of society. It is revealed in those who are poor and in those who are wealthy. It is revealed in every man, woman and child. And it will continue to do so until God wipes out sin for good.
Paul writes 3 Specific ways those sinful tendencies are exposed in Romans 1:18-32:
1. Vs. 24 - sexual impurity (Prior to marriage, Adultery)
2. Vs. 26 - shameful lusts (homosexuality, lesbianism)
3. Vs. 28,29,30,31 - depraved minds, things that ought not to be done. (Read Verses)
Looking at that list, are we not all guilty of one or more of those sinful tendencies? As a result we are condemned, guilty as charged. It makes sense now. God is holding us accountable to a standard of righteousness and since we are unable to obey it, we are guilty, we are condemned. But that is not all.
What is the punishment for such a crime against God? (Hint: Romans 1:32)
Tomorrow we will look at what the punishment is and if there is any hope. Good news: Jesus is our hope!
As you finish: Pray for our children's ministry. Pray that many children surrender to Jesus and commit to living their lives for Him.
God Bless!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
October 2010 Sermon Series Day 1 -
Romans 8:1, Paul writes, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..."
What does condemnation mean? Condemnation is the act of pronouncing someone guilty after weighing the evidence. We've all dreaded the letter in the mail announcing that we have been selected for jury duty. A jury sits in the courtroom listening to lawyers either prove the innocence of the accused or present evidence proving the accused is guilty. After all the evidence is presented by both sides, a jury then deliberates and finds a verdict. Are they guilty or innocent? The evidence is key in the matter. After the jury discusses the case and the evidence presented, they present their verdict to the judge. "In the case of the accused, we find the defendant, guilty as charged." That guilt is then followed up by a judgment, a sentence to be carried out.
Did you know that you have already been declared guilty? Did you know that you have already been condemned? - Wait a minute. What? When? How? Why? What did I do?
Read Romans 3:10-20
or click to view- http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A10-20&version=NIV (Click back arrow on browser to return here)
Paul tells us that there is a "Law" that we are under. What he means is that this Law judges us. That according to that Law we have been held accountable to it and we have all been found guilty of breaking it. The Law is a standard. A righteous meter. The top is perfection and anything below that is imperfection, and therefore, guilty of breaking the Law. As a result we are guilty.
What is the "Law" that Paul is talking about and where can we find it? (Hint: It is found in the book of Exodus)
Tomorrow we will be discovering what is in the Law and how the Law has proved our guilt.
As you finish: Pray for our church today
Have a great day!
What does condemnation mean? Condemnation is the act of pronouncing someone guilty after weighing the evidence. We've all dreaded the letter in the mail announcing that we have been selected for jury duty. A jury sits in the courtroom listening to lawyers either prove the innocence of the accused or present evidence proving the accused is guilty. After all the evidence is presented by both sides, a jury then deliberates and finds a verdict. Are they guilty or innocent? The evidence is key in the matter. After the jury discusses the case and the evidence presented, they present their verdict to the judge. "In the case of the accused, we find the defendant, guilty as charged." That guilt is then followed up by a judgment, a sentence to be carried out.
Did you know that you have already been declared guilty? Did you know that you have already been condemned? - Wait a minute. What? When? How? Why? What did I do?
Read Romans 3:10-20
or click to view- http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A10-20&version=NIV (Click back arrow on browser to return here)
Paul tells us that there is a "Law" that we are under. What he means is that this Law judges us. That according to that Law we have been held accountable to it and we have all been found guilty of breaking it. The Law is a standard. A righteous meter. The top is perfection and anything below that is imperfection, and therefore, guilty of breaking the Law. As a result we are guilty.
What is the "Law" that Paul is talking about and where can we find it? (Hint: It is found in the book of Exodus)
Tomorrow we will be discovering what is in the Law and how the Law has proved our guilt.
As you finish: Pray for our church today
Have a great day!
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