Riches (Romans 2:1-16)

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Riches 
Romans 2:1-16

I. Intro
Big Idea: God’s judgement is a good thing.

II. Contempt
A. Knowing God’s Law should make us less judgmental, and humbler! Roman 1:18; 2:1-3
B. Judging others shows we take grace for granted. Romans 2:4

III. No Favoritism
A. A good judge is just. Romans 2:5-7
B. No one gets away with anything. Romans 2:8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10

IV. Declaration
A. God’s truth is self-evident. Psalm 15:4; Romans 2:12-15
B. If we believe, we will never be put to shame. Mark 7:20-22; Romans 2:16,10:11; Ephesians 2:8-9
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V. Repent and Be Baptized
A. Turn to Christ as your Judge. Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 4:2-4
B. Proclaim Christ’s riches. Acts 2:38-39; James 2:12

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• If you were to plan your own funeral, what would you include?
• What’s something that struck you as important or stuck with from Sunday’s message?
• Do you think Christians are more critical or judgmental than the rest of the population? Why or why not?
• How has reading the Bible made you humbler?
• Why is it good news that God is a just Judge who is aware of everything?
• Read 2 Corinthians 5:6-10. How will Christ’s justification change the way we’re judged for the things we’ve done, good or bad?
• What’s a specific way we can proclaim the riches of Christ?
• What’s a way you can apply Romans 2:1-16? Pray for one another?

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