Righteousness, Not Self-Righteousness (Romans 2:1-16)

September 28, 2014
Passage:  Romans 2:1-16
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  In humility, we see our great need for a great salvation.

I. The church has had some who were self-righteous.
            A. God’s judgment is impartial based on truth.  (1-5)
            B. God’s justice is punishment or reward.  (6-10)
            C. God deals with all people the same.  (11-15)
            D. God reveals all at the final judgment.  (16)

II. The church still has some who are self-righteous.
           
A. Spiritual arteries harden over time.
            B. We compare ourselves to others.
            C. We think God is a respecter of persons.

III. Pursue Christ alone with all your heart.
            A. Understand how essential is your forgiveness.
            B. Grasp how desperate is your need.
            C. Stand in humble thankfulness.

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