Nov. 17, 2024

“Silencing the Critics”
Romans 3:1-8
Central Idea: There are no objections that can be raised to avoid
God’s judgment.
Answering the critics (3:1-8)
The three objections are an attempt to put Paul in a box where he
must ____________ his position about the guilt of the religious man.
• Objection #1 - What’s the advantage of being a Jew (1-2)
If God’s covenant doesn’t make them ______________ what was
the point?
Answer:
“the oracles of God” = _________________
• It is always a great advantage to have the _________!
What about today?
• It doesn’t bring us _________________, but it does bring us
_________________.
• Objection #2 - Will unfaithfulness by the Jews nullify God’s
faithfulness? (3-4)
• Does the ___________ of the Jewish people to keep believing
prevent God from accomplishing His ______ to save the world?
Answer:
• Paul is emphatic that God _________ remains faithful no matter
what people do.
• God would be faithful if everyone else proved ______________.
• Psalm 51:4
What about today?
• A lot of people think that they've done something so _______,
God couldn't ever forgive them.
• God’s wonderful ____________, He is faithful!
• Objection #3 - Sin and God’s Righteousness (5-8)
• Sin gives God ______ opportunity to demonstrate His goodness,
so sin more so God can demonstrate more of His goodness.
Answer:
• #1: If that was the case, God would not be able to _________ the
world.
• #2: Those who suggest such a thing: their condemnation is _____
Application:
1. God’s grace releases you from religious ____________.
2. God’s grace removes religion as the way you _____________ a
relationship with God.
3. Grace completely changes the _______ of good deeds in your life.
Our Actions:
• Religion: Keep striving to _______ God’s favor by what you do
because enough is never quite enough.
• Grace: You ___________ have God’s favor because His grace is
sufficient.
Our Standing:
• Religion: I am a good person because of what I have _______.
Look at _____!
• Grace: I am a sinner who has been _________ the righteousness of
God. Look at _________!