Romans: Rooted in Jesus, Distorted Vision

Many of us have had the experience of getting a traffic violation. We’re given a court date, and eventually stand before the judge to plead our case. The judge might hear our pleas, but he must adjudicate according to the Law. We might even know the judge personally, and hope that he’ll show mercy, but to be just, he must be impartial. Excuses, blame-shifting, minimizing, all fails to move the judge, so we appeal to our relationship. “Judge, you know me. We’re friends. Can’t you cut me a break?” you say. But the court cannot show favoritism. All are judged impartially by the law.

This Sunday we’ll complete our examination of Romans 2 and move into chapter 3. The Apostle Paul is confronting the self-righteousness of the Jewish believers in the church and exposing their distorted vision. They have a distorted view of themselves, the Law of God, the Judge (God), and the gospel. Their internal conflicts with each other are the result of these distortions. This week, we’ll consider their distorted view of God and of the gospel. Join us as we worship and humble ourselves before the righteous One.