Mount Hope Podcast

Series Title: Romans: Good News for You Peter Reeves | March 31, 2019 – Jesus, I’m Convinced You Love Me Romans 3:21-31 CEV Background: -Paul is writing to people he never expects will agree. -Jews vs Gentiles -The argument is about how we get God to accept us. -This portion of scripture is Paul screaming, “Stop! Would you just listen?” Let’s look at verses 21-22: “Now we see how God does make us acceptable to him. The Law and the Prophets tell how we become acceptable, and it isn't by obeying the Law of Moses. God treats everyone alike. He accepts people only because they have faith in Jesus Christ.” -Trust Jesus, and Jesus alone. -Everything that will truly satisfy you in life is on the other side of trusting Jesus. -“If we follow the rules we will be in right standing with God.” -Here’s the sad truth: You could be so busy following the rules, you forget to follow Jesus. -Jesus never said to follow rules; He said to follow Him. -Because He never wanted us to listen His orders without understanding His hear