Carey Hardy
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No Excuses (2008)
Romans 2:12-16 How can it be that God is an impartial judge towards both Jews and Gentile? Both have a form of the Law, yet have failed to live it out. -
The Impartial Judge (2008)
Romans 2:6-11 Both Jews and Gentiles stand guilty before God and deserve punishment because neither are able to live a persistent lifestyle of godliness. As such, God’s judgment of man is an individual, objective, impartial matter. -
Delivering the Despised
Mark 2:13-17 Levi (Matthew) had a lot to give up, but Christ knew his heart was hungry and ready to receive something higher. Jesus was not afraid to associate with sinners for the purpose of sharing the Gospel. -
Leveling the Playing Field
Romans 2:1-5 Beginning with chapter 2, Paul’s attention is now turned towards the Jews, many of whom believed that their heritage and covenant relationship with God ensured their Divine acceptance. Discover why the hypocrisy, presumption, and complacency of the “moralist” makes him just as guilty as the pagan. -
The Reality of Divine Retribution, Part 2 (2008)
Romans 1:28-32 Paul lists the types of things he has in mind when he speaks of the depravity that God judges. Each nuance of these terms portrays an aspect of moral depravity that cries out to heaven for God’s retribution. -
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The Reality of Divine Retribution, Part 1 (2008)
Romans 1:24-27 Paul presents the reality that, because man has dethroned and replaced God, he is experiencing retribution from God. This retribution has three main features: its nature, grounds, and manifestation. -
The Cleansing Touch
Mark 1:40-45 Jesus heals a leper. He could have just spoken and it would have been done, but Jesus touches him, illustrating Is. 53:12. The law could only condemn the leper, but what the law could not do, Jesus could. Having headed the leper, Jesus warns him to tell no one, but go to the priests. Jesus focus was on His preaching, not becoming a side show. The leper disobeys, and Jesus was forced to leave the city, in order to continue preaching. -
The Downward Spiral of Depravity
Romans 1:21-23 The idea that mankind is without excuse is further developed. Paul provides us with two summary choices that man consciously makes — choices that illustrate that he is on a downward course. He dethrones God, and replaces God.
