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.
