Summary

In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley unpacks the challenging theological argument Paul makes in Romans 3:1-8. He begins by exploring the question, “What advantage is there to being a Jew?” Paul acknowledges the Jews’ privileged status as recipients of God’s oracles, the trustworthy Scriptures, and the covenant people through whom Christ would come. However, Paul also confronts objections regarding human unfaithfulness and God’s righteousness. If many Jews are unfaithful, does that mean God is unfaithful? Paul emphatically denies this, asserting that God’s faithfulness stands firm even when humans fail.

Dr. Easley outlines four key objections Paul addresses: the significance of religion, faithfulness, righteousness, and truth. Some argue that human unrighteousness somehow glorifies God’s righteousness, or that sinning more might enhance God’s glory. Paul condemns such thinking as blasphemous and dangerous. The heart of the message is that God’s righteousness and faithfulness are unchanging, regardless of human failure. Believers today hold the same “oracles of God” in Scripture and in Christ, entrusted with a living Word that calls for faithful response. Dr. Easley challenges listeners to cherish and live out this divine trust faithfully.

Takeaways:

God entrusted the Jews with His oracles, giving them great religious advantage.

Human unfaithfulness never negates God’s perfect faithfulness.

God’s righteousness remains true even when humans are unrighteous.

Sinning cannot be justified as a means to glorify God—it is condemned.

The gospel reveals the mystery of how God declares sinners righteous in Christ.

Believers today are entrusted with the living Word of God, calling for faithful stewardship.

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