Gospel in the Face of Religion
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The Gospel in the Face of Religion
Matthew 9:9-17
Not just another
run-of-the-mill religion
Gospel
• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”
What is religion?
• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”
• Difference is where you draw the line
What is religion?
• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”
• Difference is where you draw the line• Big versus little sinners
What is religion?
• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”
• Difference is where you draw the line• Big versus little sinners• Everybody does this
What is religion?
How does the
Gospel differ from Religion?
The Gospel
Motivationally
Gospel
React to his favor
Religion
Act to gain his favor
Difference
Motivationally
Socially
Gospel
React to his favor
Humility
Religion
Act to gain his favor
Arrogance
Difference
Motivationally
Socially
Morally
Gospel
React to his favor
Humility
Flows from my changed heart
Religion
Act to gain his favor
Arrogance
May further darken my heart
Difference
A New Beginning