Why Religion Can't Save You!

                Why Religion Can't Save You!
                Romans 2:17-29
 
I.  Overview
     Introduction       1:1-17
     Sin                    1:18-3:20
     Salvation            3:21-5:21
     Sanctification     6:1-8:39
     Sovereignty        9:1-11:36
     Service              12:1-15:13
     Conclusion         15:13-16:27
 
 A.  Three types of people who need forgiveness:
     1.  Rebellious  (1:18-32)
     2.  Respectable  (2:1-16)
     3.  Religious  (2:17-29)
 
Religion is man's best attempt to get to God.
 
II.  Eight characteristics of the religious person:
    
     A.  They depend on a label.  (17a)
     B.  They rely on rules and regulations. (17b)
     C.  They think they have special status with God. (17c)
     D.  They claim to have a pipeline to God.  (18a)
     E.  They maintain a high moral standard. (18b)
     F.  They have a condescending attitude toward others. 19-20)
     G.  They don't always practice what they preach. (21-23)
          1.  Two statements to remember:
               a.  It's not my duty to make people be religious.
               b.  Never expect an unbeliever to act like a believer until he is one.
     H.  They rely on rituals.  (25-29)
 
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