Outline for CBF August 2, 2009
Intro.
I. Through Jesus the Father shows that His righteousness is in a class by itself! 22-23
A. It’s not just a “greater righteousness: it is “the only righteousness!” (take v. 21 together with vv. 19 & 20.)
TS. God’s righteousness is greater! Paul, here, tells us two striking ways that it’s greater:
First of all...
1. God’s righteousness considers that we are all in the exact same need. (There are no spiritual castes.) 23 ( v. 24 tells us, even,
TS. Secondly...
2. God’s righteousness is equally available to all! 22, 24
a. by grace, v. 24
b. through faith, v. 22
TS. This equals the “playing field,” so to speak.
TS.. v. 24 Note: we are justified “freely.” God’s righteousness is not free.
II. Through Jesus, the Father demonstrates his uncompromising standard, 25-26.
A. It took the unthinkable to satisfy His justice!
B. Only Jesus’ propitiation could make sense of the O.T. System.
C. Only Jesus’ sacrifice shows God to be both just and loving, 26.
D. Through Jesus, the Father shows us His wonderful, determined love.
III. Through Jesus, the Father puts the Old Testament. Law into proper perspective, 27-31
A. Works righteousness is out, 27-28
B. Spiritual equality is in! 29-30
C. God’s age old dealings with mankind is made clear, 31
Conclusion
