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God’s Righteousness and the believer God’s righteousness needed, God’s righteousness provided. Believers are born “in” righteousness when we practice it ( 1Jn2:29 ; 2Cor5:17 ) 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him. Born in righteousness…

Grace and Faith, vs. Law and Effort When we talk about Jews without Jesus 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Paul’s Heartbreak for Jews 3 For I could wish that I myself were…

What is Faith? That’s a difficult question for our contemporary culture. Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers several definitions of faith. This is the one that most Christians would identify with: belief and trust in and loyalty to God.[1] However, our contemporary culture would probably identify more…

God Imputes Righteousness to the guilty through Faith in Jesus Christ.

The Rightousness of Christ (The introduction to Romans)

I. Introduction Genesis 15:1-6 : God's promise to Abraham After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God , what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is…

This morning I am going to propose that the way to cleanse the human heart is through the voluntary act of confession to Christ.

Introduction Few things are more exciting for an elementary school student than coming into home room in the morning and realizing that you have hit the grade-school jackpot--you have a substitute teacher! Now, as anyone who has ever been a kid can tell you, there are few greater blessings that can come…

These are Spiritual metaphors to communicate the importance of the resources God has given us. Breastplate is not the point. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. Righteousness is the point. Just as…

Rejoice in your Christmas gift from God--your righteousness in Christ

Scripture Memory opportunity for live reciting Video demonstration Congregation recite together Eph. 6:10-12 (w/ motions?) 10 Finally, be strong( power arms) in the Lord (point up with both hands) and in the strength of his might (hit the fist of one hand into the palm of the other hand) . 11 Put on…

You’re Justified, You’re Sanctified, this is our in our identity. When we become aware of this and accept it by faith, we allow the Holy Spirit to work thru us and we produce fruit!

Have you ever asked God “why?” Or “Why God?” “Why me?” Why did this happen? Why did they have to leave me so early? Why God do the wicked prosper and the poor go on oppressed? Why did you allow the middle passage and our ancestors to suffer? Why is there division in the Church? Why can’t politicians…

We are unable to have a righteousness worthy of God on our own, we must receive Jesus'.

1. Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and take them to heart that, by the patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life. … through Jesus Christ,…

Introduction: When we become born again we desire to live a life of righteousness and holiness. But it is not our righteousness is it? It is God’s righteousness, ours is no good, like filthy rags. This morning we are going to look at the righteousness of God and how it pertains to justification, redemption,…

Jesus describes the posture of his Citizens

Introduction Overview thus far and a look at Paul’s conversion in 1 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring…

INTRODUCTION: Open your Bibles with me to Romans chapter 5 This morning is a turning point, if you will, in our discussion of Justification by faith We have been camped out on this topic for a while now, as we’ve talked about what it means to be saved by grace through faith Apart from Jesus, you and…

Introduction Take out your phones. Raise your hand if you have a picture of your significant other as your background. Raise your hand if it’s a picture of your kids or grandkids. Isn’t that interesting? I mean, you already know what they look like. Why do you need to keep their picture in front of you…

In John's baptism, Jesus identified with us sinners. In Christ's baptism, we sinners are identified with Him.

Contentment is not based on circumstances