2. Romans 3 The value of the law Law is NOT condemnation I Timothy 3:16

3. Romans 3 Does every man sin vs. do all sin? The nature of Sin

4. Romans 1-3 The totality of sin The need for justification apart from law

6. I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33 Songs

11. “ Is any blame attached because somebody took Nietzsche's philosophy seriously and fashioned his life upon it? … it is hardly fair to hang a 19-year-old boy for the philosophy that was taught him at the university.“ Clarence Darrow

15. Great “Victims” of the Bible Adam: Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.“ Genesis 3:12 She made me do it!

16. Great “Victims” of the Bible Aaron: So Aaron said, "Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.” Exodus 32:22 The people made me do it!

17. Great “Victims” of the Bible

23. God’s Judgment Criteria Ezekiel 18:3-24

24. Christians CANNOT Be Victims! So the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.“ Genesis 4:6-7

25. Christians CANNOT Be Victims ! How can we: repent if it is not our fault? grow if we are not weak? “sin no more” if it’s uncontrollable? “Victims” can’t be forgiven!

26. Christians CANNOT Be Victims! So David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die.” 2 Samuel 12:13

27. Christians CANNOT Be Victims! And David said to God, "Was it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? I am the one who has sinned and done evil indeed; but these sheep, what have they done? Let Your hand, I pray, O LORD my God, be against me and my father's house, but not against Your people that they should be plagued.“1 Chronicles 21:17

28. Christians CANNOT Be Victims!

29. Taking Responsibility: 1 Kings 21:25-29 “Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity in his days ”

30. Taking Responsibility: I am spiritually weak because…… I am morally weak because….. I have not stopped sinning because….. My family life suffers because….. My finances suffer because……

31. Taking Responsibility: I have not yet obeyed the Gospel because And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.‘ Acts 22:16