Unveiling Of The Gospel - Part 3

SERIES REVIEW:

(A) THE PLAN OF THE GOSPEL

(B) THE NEED OF THE GOSPEL

THIS MESSAGE:

C) THE WAY TO THE GOSPEL 3:21-5:11

I. THROUGH THE PROPITIATION OF GOD (3:21-23)

(a) Propitiate = To regain good will

(b) A righteousness from God -

v21 A righteousness apart from the law - (the law doesn’t save, it reveals)

v22a A righteousness that comes through FAITH, to trust God

v22b A righteousness that is available to all.

v23 A righteousness that is needed by all, for all sin and fall short.

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II. THROUGH THE JUSTIFICATION OF GOD (3:24-31)

(a) Justify = To declare guiltless

v24a A declaration that is offered freely, but is not free (to God).

v24b A declaration that comes only by grace, not by our goodness, or self worth

v24c A declaration that is redemptive (redeem = paid in full)

v25-31 A declaration that comes only through Jesus Christ.

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III. THROUGH THE RELATION OF GOD (4:1-25)

(a) Relation = Connection through blood, marriage or kinship

(b) Abraham = The example of relation through God

v1-3 A relationship where Abraham believed, and trusted God

v4-8 A relationship based on God’s goodness, not our works

v9 A relationship that is available to everyone.

v10-15 A relationship that is based on God’s truth, not ritual.

v16-23 A relationship that is based on God’s promises, not reason. If you try to discover God with human reasoning, you will miss Him, and His way to the gospel.

v24-25 A relationship with God through God, and guaranteed by Jesus Christ.

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IV. THROUGH THE RECONCILIATION OF GOD (5:1-11)

(a) Reconcile = To settle a quarrel

(b) God settled it: Through Jesus Christ, the battle is over

(c) THE BIG TRADE (The Benefits Of The Gospel)

v1 Give you peace!

v2a Give you complete access to the throne.

v2b-4 Give you hope in times of suffering.

v5 Give you the Holy Spirit.

v6-8 Give you His son while you are still in sin.

v9-11 Give you friendship with God.