How To Gospel Yourself

Romans 4:7-8

"Blessed am I whose lawless deeds of __________ are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed am I against whom the Lord will not count sin.

Christ's work for me is finished!

The Plan of Man or the Provision of God?

Romans 4:23-25

Reminder #4:  Justification is NOT based on the plan of man, but on the provision of God.

***THE WAY OUT IS BY BELIEF IN JESUS!

Religious Rituals or The Faithfulness of God?

Romans 4:9-16

Reminder #2:  Justification is NOT based on the religious rituals of man, but on the faithfulness of God.

Galatians 5:6

Genesis 12:1-3

NOTE "the promise" in Romans 4:13, 14, and 16.

The Effort of Man or the Grace of God?

Romans 4:1-8

Reminder #1:  Justification is NOT based on the effort of man, but on the grace of God.

Genesis 15:6

Abraham did not "do" something to get right with God.  He believed something and was counted right.

Why Did Jesus Do It?

1 Peter 3:18

Result--2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (Reconciliation!)

Propitiation

We can be justified because a sacrifice has been made.

Romans 3:25

1 John 4:10

Redemption

You can be justified because a price has been paid.

Romans 3:24

1 Peter 1:18-19

Mark 10:45

Jesus redeems us from:

1. God's Wrath
2. The Curse (Galatians 3:13)
3. Death

Why Is Justification Necessary?

Romans 3:23

Sin is Great, but...

Romans 3:1-20

Sin is Great.  God's Grace is Greater!!!

John Newton, who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace, was visited by a friend near the end of his life.  Newton could barely speak but said:  "My memory is nearly gone; but I remember two things:  that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior."

Who do you trust to help you out of the mess?  Trust Jesus.  Though our sin is great, His grace is greater!