Romans 2:17-28, 3:1-8
1) We can have a knowledge of the Truth... but not really understand the Spiritual application (what is Biblically true).
a) We would not know what sin is... if we did not have the law (Truth of God’s Word).
b) The law reveals and points to the character of God... Jesus Himself.
c) Jesus said true worshipers of God will worship the Father in the Spirit and in Truth.
2) Religion has no spiritual mechanism to change who you are on the inside. It can only change who you are on the outside (do not be a Pharisee!).
a) We can become so productive in our religious activity that if we are not sensitive to the Holy Spirit we can lose our true spiritual value.
b) Do not allow your religious activity to steal your spiritual connection/personal relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
c) Remember... Religious people will hate and kill someone who is spiritually connected to Jesus Christ (what we do not understand... we will either worship or kill!). If they did it to Jesus... they will do it to you!
3) Circumcision is of the heart... it is not a physical response... but a spiritual response.
a) What comes out of our desires, attitudes, conversations, and behaviors dictates the direction of our eternal future.
b) We need to realize that our personal/earthly achievements carry little value. Only what we do for Christ will last (the eternal versus what is temporary).
c) If we chose to be obedient to Jesus and His teachings... He will put us under transformational pressure to change us spiritually speaking (do not fear the discipline of the Lord).
“Old timers” in the church used to ask the question, “How is your faith doing?” How should we approach other believers in the Body of Christ to encourage them to remain in the faith?
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