Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson None Is Righteous
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Nov 4, 2025 Sinclair Ferguson dives into the powerful opening of Romans, presenting a stark view of humanity's sinful nature. He emphasizes the necessity of God's saving grace, highlighting how Paul critiques self-righteousness and reveals the universal standards of judgment. Listeners will discover the dire consequences of exchanging God's glory for idols and the sobering truth that no one is righteous without grace. A journey through Paul's arguments lays the groundwork for understanding the gospel as a call for redemption and faith.
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Gospel Is God's Saving Righteousness
- Paul presents the gospel as God's saving righteousness that justifies sinners by faith alone.
- This gospel answers the question of how sinful people can be righteous before a holy God.
Idolatry Explains Human Condemnation
- Humanity was made to reflect God's glory but has exchanged that glory for idols and lies.
- That exchange places people under God's wrath and demonstrates our universal need of salvation.
God Judges By Truth, Not Self-Opinion
- Paul exposes self-righteousness by showing God judges according to truth, not our self-opinions.
- Both Gentiles and Jews stand condemned, whether judged by general revelation or the law.