Justified

Published: Oct. 12, 2014, 10 a.m.

When I was a kid, I have a memories of two grandfathers. One of them was a very loving man. He died when I was very young, but I have good memories of him hugging me and throwing me in the air. I had the feeling that I could do nothing wrong around this grandfather. The other grandfather was a very angry man. He died when I was a teenager. My memories of him include a lot of yelling. He seemed to have an over-abundance of anger to dissipate -- often on those closest to him. Here's my questions for you: Which way do you view God? Is He a doting push-over or and angry bully? In Romans, Paul means to correct our views of God by teaching us the gravity of our sinful behavior, AND by demonstrating the extent of God's great mercy. Many have referred to Romans as the most important letter in the New Testament. As you read the text in preparation for Sunday, I pray that God would richly enhance your view of our great God and his work of justification in our lives.