Big Idea of Romans The gospel reveals the righteousness of God Righteous in WHO HE IS Righteous in WHAT HE DOES
God is proven right by making all things right through the gospel. Big Idea of Romans The gospel reveals the righteousness of God ...by saving all who believe God is proven right by making all things right through the gospel.
Outline of Romans RIGHTEOUS in judgment (1:18-3:20) RIGHTEOUS in justification (3:21-ch5) RIGHTEOUS in sanctification (ch6-8) RIGHTEOUS in history (ch9-11) RIGHTEOUS in my life (ch12-16)
The Bad News (v18) All human beings are under God’s wrath God’s anger put in action
Why we Deserve Wrath (v18-20) Because God revealed Himself in grace... existence
Why we Deserve Wrath (v18-20) Because God revealed Himself in grace... existence, power
Why we Deserve Wrath (v18-20) Because God revealed Himself in grace... existence, power, glory Psalm 19:1–2 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
Why we Deserve Wrath (v18-20) Because God revealed Himself in grace... existence, power, glory, goodness Acts 14:17 ...He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.
Why we Deserve Wrath (v18-20) Because God revealed Himself in grace... ...and humanity chose to reject Him not due to insufficient information but because we love sin
Results of Wrath (v21-32) “God gave them over” (v24,26,28)
Results of Wrath (v21-32) Sin destroys their minds (v21-23) Sin destroys their bodies (v24-27) Sin destroys their relationships & communities (v28-32)
The Good News Remember what came before... the gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes”