Series: Romans

Christ Alone

Romans  3:21-26

Christianity is an exclusive religion: Jesus is the only way to have a relationship with God.

If you believe that is true, why?  

Righteousness = having right standing with God

the law problem 

·      The law never changes a heart.

·      The law actually awakens sin.

·      The law leaves us guilty before God.

The righteousness of God is through faith 

in Jesus Christ to all who believe

Romans 3:22  

Sin is anything against God’s design. 

Sin violates God’s glory in the created universe.

In Romans, justification refers to a legal declaration of righteousness.

how are we justified? 

through redemption:       buying back; bringing back from 

destruction; or restoration

through sacrifice:              Propitiation: an offering to assuage wrath or a payment to cancel debt

Jesus didn’t simply die for you; He died instead of you.

The cross reveals God’s Justice and Mercy simultaneously.

Why we believe Jesus is the only way:

All people are sinful and by nature separated from God.

Justice demands God must punish sin.

Only a perfect Christ can atone for sin.

Hope of redemption is only found in Jesus.

His method of salvation, faith, is possible for everyone.