18/04/2025
When you have the Son (Jesus Christ), you possess all the components of life’s meaning. Without Him, you have nothing, and you will spend eternity in hell. Seize the opportunity have Him now
I.Righteousness is Revealed v4-5
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
End of the law v. 4 means Christ brings the law’s demands to their goal, perfect obedience on our behalf.
Under the law v. 5 righteousness is defined by flawless works “do these things and live” an impossible standard without Christ.
II.Righteousness needs to be Received V6-10
6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)
7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Faith’s righteousness isn’t up in heaven or down in the deep v. 6–7 but is “nigh” it’s accessible in your mouth (confession) and heart(belief)
Salvation comes not by works but by receiving Christ a two‑fold act of confession (v. 9) and belief (v. 10).
III.Righteousness Realized V11-13
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 – 13 For there is no difference… for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
IV.Righteousness needs to Reach the World V13-15
The gospel is for everyone, and we must go.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Gospel Roadmap:
Sent → Preach → Hear → Believe → Call → Saved
Beautiful Role: Those who bring this good news are called blessed their feet are beautiful because their message brings life.