Secularisms Rejection of God Unrighteousness Romans 1 18

Secularism’s Rejection of God Unrighteousness

Romans 1: 18 -19 �For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and *unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in *unrighteousness �because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. (NASB 95)

The Noun �The Greek noun adikia refers to “injustice, unrighteousness” [Thomas]. �BDAG say describes “(1) an act that violates standards of right conduct, wrongdoing; (2) the quality of injustice, unrighteousness, wickedness, injustice. ”

Comparison �According to BDAG, “in general ἀσέβεια is understood vertically as a lack of reverence for deity and hallowed institutions as displayed in sacrilegious words and deeds: impiety; its corollary ἀδικία refers horizontally to violation of human rights. ”

Characteristics of Unrighteousness �The Unrighteous are Careless (Luke 13: 22 -30). �The Unrighteous are Corrupt (Rom. 1: 28 -32). �The Unrighteous are Covetous (Acts 1: 15 -22; 8: 18 -24; 2 Pet. 2: 12 -16). �The Unrighteous are Deceptive (2 Thess. 2: 712). �The Unrighteous are Destructive (James 3: 16).

Consequences of Unrighteousness �God will raise the wicked (Acts 24: 14 -16). �God will judge the wicked (Rom. 2: 4 -11; Col. 3: 25; 2 Pet. 2: 9).

Cure for Unrighteousness �God Has Done His Part �Man Must Do His Part

The Cure – God’s Part �Divine Justice (Matt. 20: 13; Rom. 3: 5 -6; 9: 14; Heb. 6: 10). �Divine Mercy (Matt. 5: 43 -45; Heb. 8: 12) �Divine Provision (John 7: 14 -18; 1 Pet. 3: 18) �Divine Pardon (1 John 1: 9; 5: 16 -17).

The Cure – Man’s Part �We must avoid self righteousness (Luke 18: 9 - 14). �We must abstain from unrighteousness (Rom. 6: 12 -13; 2 Tim. 2: 19). �We must obey the gospel message (1 Cor. 6: 9 -11). �We must live according to the rule of love (1 Cor. 13: 4 -7). �We must be willing to suffer injustice (1 Cor. 6: 1 -8; 1 Pet. 2: 18 -20).