Romans: Rooted in Jesus - Christ As Judge

Our text this week is amazing, but it raises several questions. In essence, the Apostle asks the church, “Who made YOU judge of your brothers and sisters?” After all, God has made Jesus Lord and Judge of humanity, as Paul states, quoting Isaiah, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. Paul says in Philippians 2:10, so that at the name of Jesus ever knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. So, Paul is rebuking the believers for usurping the role of Christ as Judge.

But it raises several questions. One question: aren’t we called to judge within the church (1 Corinthians 5:12)? Second, if we are justified, what should we expect if we will give an account of ourselves to God (2 Corinthians 5:10)?

Join us as we worship the One God made Judge of the world and consider our role in each other’s lives.