Romans l.l-4, 16,17 p1128

The Gospel of God

Paul used to believe that only the Jews knew God and that righteousness (a right relationship with God) came by keeping God's Law See the change of the Good News! Paul now is not ashamed to proclaim 1.16,17 Salvation of everyone who believes. Righteousness from God... by faith from first to last

The Righteousness of God

Romans 3:21-31 p1131

Why do we need a right relationship from God? 23 all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God 16

What does it cost? Justified freely by his grace.. by Christ Jesus Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himseff A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we're Th and restored us to where he always wanted us to be (E Peterson)

How do we receive it? 22 through faith in Jesus Christ receive and rest on him alone for salvation' (Shorter Catechism)

The Law of God 3.20 p1130

surpasses our strength shows us our sin sends us to the Saviour sets the standard for our behaviour

'To run and strive the law commands but gives me neither feet nor hands. Much better news the gospel brings; it bids me fly and gives me wings!' John Bunyan

The Love of God 5.6-8 p 1132

In human love here is always a reason to love somebody There is no reason in us why God should love us But he does! And he doesn't stop! 8.38-39

The Grace of God 5.1-21132

we throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his doors to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand -- out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.' Eugene Peterson.