Fusion: week of 10/14

FAMILY THEME: THE CURE FOR SIN

Romans 3:10-31

Few people disagree with the fact that humanity is sinful and

can be horribly depraved. The news testifies to this every day.

The main disagreements are about the way to overcome this.

Scripture gives us the answer.

1.  Apart From Christ, No One Meets God's Perfect Standard

     (Romans 3:10-18)

     Scripture declares, and experience confirms, the entire

     human race is lost in sin. All of the good works we do

     are never enough to meet God's perfect standard.

 
2.  The Law Was Designed to Reveal Our Sinfulness, Not

     Remove It

     (Romans 3:19-20)

     Rather than leading to salvation, the Law reveals

     condemnation. The Law was never meant to save 

     us, only to show us our need for a Savior.

 
3.  Faith in Christ is the Only Way to Be Justified and Made

     Righteous in God's Sight

     (Romans 3:21-31)

     Just as all people have sinned and earned the wage 

     of sin, all people can be saved from that penalty through

     faith in Jesus.