The idea of righteousness is used 50 times in the book of Romans! 50 times is a tremendous amount, isn't it? That lets us know that it is a very big deal to God and should be to us, too.
Hebrews 5:13 tells us it is such a big deal, that unless we've been clearly taught that we are completely righteous, we can't mature spiritually. Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. If a 3 month old child is drinking mama's milk, we think that is wonderful! If a 13 year old is drinking mama's milk, we know that is weird! This verse tells us that not knowing the teaching about how righteous we are, makes us spiritually immature like that 13 year old.
Romans is all about the message of righteousness. It's the message that God is able to save sinners, and not only forgive them but make them as righteous as He is. That is scandalous grace isn't it? It seems too good to be true...but, it's the Gospel!
Let's go back to the number 50 again. In the Old Covenant, every 50 years was called the Year of Jubilee. Here are a few things the nation of Israel would celebrate during that year. Slaves were set free. All debts were forgiven. The land would rest from growing crops. Freedom, forgiveness and rest.
I don't want to overstate the idea of righteousness being used 50 times in Romans, but it is certainly fascinating that in Romans we learn how God has provided for us freedom, forgiveness and rest...through being made as righteous as Jesus. The #1 question we hear at the Grace Life Conference is..."Why have I not heard this before?"
I wish I had time to delve into these Scriptures which teach this amazing New Covenant truth, but space does not permit here. However, I can invite you to hear me teach these Scriptures verse by verse on June 6, from 6-9 pm. This is our FREE CLASS that we invite you to that I will personally be teaching and I have to say, it is my most favorite teaching that I do at GLI!
The truth you will hear that night is what freed me from sin habits I could not stop and transformed my relationships, especially my marriage. I will be sharing more about that then.
Won't you join me that Monday night from 6-9? You can hear it live in our conference room or you can hear it live online. However, seating is limited and it's on a first come, first serve basis.
Register quickly online at www.gracelifeinternational.com If attending online, we will send you directions on how to login to the class that night. (Already been? Invite your family and friends!)
Believe it! It's the Gospel.
Live Free In Christ,
Mark Maulding, President and Founder
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