1. The Pathway to Righteousness

2. The Need for Evang. "As my Father sent me, so I send you." (John 20:21). John 20:21 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matt.28:18-20)

3. The Need for Evang. "we have come to tell you". "you must come and hear us“ The sower “went forth to sow.” went forth to sow

4. Righteousness Realized Matthew 1:21-23 Elijah Revealed: Luke 1:76-79 John the Baptist!- Luke 3:1-6 John acknowledges the Savior- John 1:29-30 Matthew 11:7-15 Elijah prophecies gives way to the Messiah! The Key Problem- Sin! We all stand guilty- Romans 3:19-20 Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:10 & 23 All have sinned and fallen short! Good News- Salvation in Jesus! Luke 24:44-49, Acts 3:18-26, 4:10-11 Romans 3:21-26, 5:18-19 Saved by the Power of Gospel- Romans 1:16 The facts (1 Cor.15:1-4) Jesus IS the sacrifice for sin- Heb.9:27-28 Jesus bore our sin on the cross- 1 Pe.2:21-25 His blood shed for remission of sins- Matt.26:28 Saved by grace through faith- Eph.2:8-9 Believe (inward)- John 3:16 Confess (outward)- Matt.10:32 Repent (inward)- Luke 13:3 Be baptized (outward)- Mark 16:16 (Matt.28:19) Acts 2:38-39 Romans 6:1-4 Leads to life of “fruit befitting repentance” Romans 6:15-22 Judgment of Sin: Galatians 5:16-21, James 2:10, Romans 8:1-4 Will you stand before the Holy White Righteousness of God without the Blood of Jesus? Heb.10:30-31 Acts 8:12 God’s Pathway to Righteousness can be Experienced Now!

5. Righteousness Realized Matthew 1:21-23 Elijah Revealed: Luke 1:76-79 John the Baptist!- Luke 3:1-6 John acknowledges the Savior- John 1:29-30 Matthew 11:7-15 Elijah prophecies gives way to the Messiah!

6. Righteousness Realized The Key Problem- Sin! We all stand guilty- Romans 3:19-20 Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:10 & 23 All have sinned and fallen short!

7. Righteousness Realized Good News- Salvation in Jesus! Luke 24:44-49, Acts 3:18-26, 4:10-11 Romans 3:21-26, 5:18-19 Saved by the Power of Gospel- Romans 1:16 The facts (1 Cor.15:1-4) Jesus IS the sacrifice for sin- Heb.9:27-28 Jesus bore our sin on the cross- 1 Pe.2:21-25 His blood shed for remission of sins- Matt.26:28 Saved by grace through faith- Eph.2:8-9 Believe (inward)- John 3:16 Confess (outward)- Matt.10:32 Repent (inward)- Luke 13:3 Be baptized (outward)- Mark 16:16 (Matt.28:19) Acts 2:38-39 Romans 6:1-4 Leads to life of “fruit befitting repentance” Romans 6:15-22

8. Righteousness Realized Judgment of Sin: Galatians 5:16-21, James 2:10, Romans 8:1-4 Will you stand before the Holy White Righteousness of God without the Blood of Jesus? Heb.10:30-31 Acts 8:12 God’s Pathway to Righteousness can be Experienced Now!

9. The sower “went forth to sow.” Will you? went forth to sow