What About the Religious

On Mondays I seem to find myself with more important thoughts on the sermon I already gave.  

A week from this past Sunday was on those who God calls sinful.  In Paul's writing he uses the word "They".

In Chapter 2 Paul addresses his writings to "You".  Those who know they are sinful are not in good standing with God.  Those who think they are better are in a little worse standing with God.  

Those who hold the scriptures and judge the sinful are without excuse.  They even show contempt for the mercy, tolerance and patience of God.  

Good people do not make it to heaven.  Only perfect people make it to heaven.  Sadly good people often think they are better than others.  

Romans 3 is coming in about 3 weeks.  After Easter.  We will look at how NO person is righteous.  The answer is in Romans 3.  

To be Right with God

To think that regular people who do some good but some wrong could walk as a friend with the creator of the universe.  Not even regular people, but those who might be considered the worst.  There is a list of sinful things and sinful people in Romans 1.  

It is the gospel/ good news that is the power of God that moves man from punishment to being considered righteous by God.  

God loves everyone.  That seems to be good for everyone today.  But when we are selfish and do things that go against God, we stand in a place that deserves rejection from God.

Jesus took our place and was punished for the sins of the whole world.

Our choice is to accept what God has done and choose to trust God as our Leader and Saviour.  I want his help in my life.  I want His ways over my own ways.  I need his forgiveness.  

Read Romans 1 and tell me what you think.