Righteousness Man vs God Two kinds of righteousness

Righteousness: Man vs. God Two kinds of righteousness: Man’s righteousness through the Law God’s righteousness through Faith Which righteousness satisfies God?

Righteousness: Man vs. God Two kinds of righteousness Ø Human righteousness Starts with basic goodness ü Scaled with levels to obtain by works ü Ø God’s righteousness God’s power in nature ü God’s principles in the Law ü God’s personality in Jesus Christ ü

Righteousness: Man vs. God Human righteousness 1. Hedonist – Romans 1: 18 -32 ü ü ü The only standard of conduct I recognize is what I devise for myself. Step 1 – Vanity of imagination (suppress) Step 2 – Heart is darkened Step 3 – Think wise but become fools Step 4 – Exchange worship: God for man

Righteousness: Man vs. God Human Righteousness 2. The Moralist - Romans 2: 1 -16 ü ü ü I am not a corrupt person. I do not live for myself. I pursue highest standards. Your standards will always fall short of God’s standards. You will always fall short of your own standards no matter how high or low.

Righteousness: Man vs. God Human Righteousness 3. The Religious – Romans 2: 17 -29 ü ü I have been baptized, confirmed, attend church regularly, support the church financially, am a member, and try hard! 1 Samuel 16: 7 Romans 3: 10 -12 The religious wear masks to hide the heart.

Righteousness: Man vs. God Application Question 1: Are you hiding behind a religious mask not having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

Righteousness: Man vs. God Application Question 2: Think of someone who falls into one of these three categories. Begin to pray that God will open their eyes to His truth and that God will give you an opportunity to share the Gospel with them before Christmas.