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2. The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

3. Outline 4 APPLICATION Introduction 1:1-17
Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21
Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith :1 – 11:36
Living a life justified by grace through faith 12:1 – 15:13 4
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4. The majority of the world obviously has a “revenge mentality”
Refusing To Seek Our Own
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The majority of the world obviously has a “revenge mentality”
Justified saints have to rise above such ungodly conduct…they look to their Savior as an example Pet 2:20b-22

5. Application #3 Prohibition #1 v. 17a Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #1 v. 17a
We are not permitted to repay evil with evil
The passage admits/implies 2 things…
Evil exists
God’s people are the target of those who live under Satan’s sway Jn 5:19

6. Application #3 Prohibition #1 v. 17a Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #1 v. 17a
We are not permitted to repay evil with evil
The passage admits/implies 2 things…
N.T. teaching Mt 5:10-12, Tim 3: Pet 2:11-12, Pet 4:3-4, Jn 3:10-13

7. Application #3 The focus vv. 17b-18 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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The focus vv. 17b-18
It is not to be on people
Not him who wrongs or is wronged
If the focus is there, revenge will occur
There must be “respect for what is right in the sight of all men” v. 17b

8. Application #3 The focus vv. 17b-18 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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The focus vv. 17b-18
I can’t control all factors in a situation
To whatever extent I can control things, I must strive for peace v. 18
However, not at the expense of truth Acts 4:1-3, 18 5:17-18, 28-29

9. Application #3 Prohibition #2 v. 19 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #2 v. 19
We cannot take our own revenge
Instead, we must “…leave room for the wrath of God”
Believers must let God take care of such wrongs when they occur

10. Application #3 Prohibition #2 v. 19 Refusing To Seek Our Own
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Prohibition #2 v. 19
It must be this way because it is written…
“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” says the Lord.
Deut 32: Psa 94:1

11. There are 4 ways to respond to someone who hurts you:
If he hurts me, I will hurt him more.
If he hurts me, I will hurt him the same.
If he hurts me, I will ignore him.
If he hurts me, I will serve him.
VINDICTIVENESS
RETALIATION
DISDAIN
THE WAY OF CHRIST

12. Application #3 Prohibition #2 v. 19 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #2 v. 19
God is the only One qualified to exact vengeance against wrongdoers
Through His omniscience only God knows how & when to appropriately respond

13. God’s Vengeance Penalties for disobedience Lev 26:23-26
Punishment upon the Midianites Num 31:2-3
Anointing of Jehu re: house of Ahab 2 Kings 9:7
Judgments on Edom & Philistia Ezek 25:14,17
Jerusalem’s destruction Lk 21:22
Upon physical lawbreakers Rom 13:4
Final judgment on unbelievers 2 Thess 1:8
Final judgment on believers who willfully sin Heb 10:30
Final judgment on immoral wickedness Jude 7

14. Application #3 Prohibition #2 v. 19 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #2 v. 19
God’s “qualifications”…
He is slow to anger & will not react hastily Nah 1:1-8

15. Application #3 Prohibition #2 v. 19 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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Prohibition #2 v. 19
Why man is not “qualified”…
Vengeance belongs to God Rom 12:19b
Man often acts hastily Deut 19:4-6
Man’s wrath is not righteous Jas 1:19-20

16. Practical concerns re: personal revenge…
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Practical concerns re: personal revenge…
It prevents peace v. 18
It treads on God’s exclusive rights v. 19
It ignores the needs of others v. 20a

17. Benefiting the wrongdoer v. 20b
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Benefiting the wrongdoer v. 20b
When we refuse to retaliate and even serve those who mistreat us, they are benefited
“In so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head”
A quotation from Prov 25:21-22

18. Benefiting the wrongdoer v. 20b
Revenge :17-21
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Benefiting the wrongdoer v. 20b
These “metaphoric coals” (our service) may even melt his enmity toward us
It may even bring him to God 1 Pet 2:11-12
A powerful change indeed!! Rom 1:16

19. Application #3 The solution v. 21 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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The solution v. 21
Evil done to us can “overcome” us if we give in to it by retaliating Gen 4:7
Instead, we must be principled…we must “overcome evil by good”

20. Application #3 The solution v. 21 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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The solution v. 21
There is no guarantee a response of good will toward those who mistreat us will convert them…Jesus was still crucified even though He did not retaliate 1 Pet 2: Heb 12:2-3

21. Application #3 The solution v. 21 Refusing To Seek Our Own
Revenge :17-21
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The solution v. 21
Paul certainly practiced what he preached 2 Tim 4:14

22. Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 12:17-21
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When I’m reproached for refusing to participate in sinful activities, I do not retaliate Pet 4:3-4
When I’m slandered or others gossip about me, I do not retaliate Pet 2:11-12

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