Ep 14 Just and Justifier, Ro 3:21-26

There are realities within God's own heart, ingredients in His eternal nature, which cannot be ignored or changed, even by Him. They are essential elements of who He is, and who He is forms the foundation of all creation, of the spiritual and the physical worlds. Justice and love are both completely true of God, but love is His dominant trait. Above all else He loves. This is why we exist; this is why He has given us freedom; this is why He has made the ultimate personal sacrifice to rescue us from our misuse of that freedom. He is the Rock upon which all of the universe rests. He defines what is good and bad, right and wrong, clean and unclean, beautiful and ugly. And He never changes. In the passage before us Paul wants us to see that in order to save us God did not violate His own justice. He is able to give the gift of righteousness to those who have faith, not because He is morally indifferent to our sins, but because someone else paid our penalty. The cruel demands of justice, which shows no mercy, have been met. Today we'll look into the heart of God and see there some frightening realities... and a depth of love beyond our comprehension. To receive a free copy of Dr. Steve Schell's book Understanding Romans, email us at [email protected] and ask for your copy at no charge. The book has all the notes from each sermon in this series.  Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge.  And if you would like to receive a copy of Pastor Steve's newest book Study Verse by Verse: Revelation at no charge, we are still giving this book out as well!