The Goodness of God

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Welcome to this short sermon titled "The Goodness of God" on Truth Crusade Ministries and Common Salvation.

In this passage of scripture found in the book of Romans we find a few attributes of God that sets Him apart as a Holy and a just God. Not only do we come to this understanding, but we see also that He is merciful, gracious and a God of goodness.

Paul speaking to the Romans has this to say in chapter 2:1-11.

"Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; but glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: for there is no respect of persons with God."

Firstly, the judgment of God is according to Truth. Look again at verse two. "But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things."

Jesus prays in John 17 verse 17 "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

We see then that the judgment of God is according to truth. Truth is found only in the Word of God. Therefore, we see that the Word of God is what will judge us.

Secondly, we see not only that God is a God of judgment, but he is a God of goodness...judgment and goodness. Look again at verse 4. "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

We are told in 2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

So again, we see God is a God of judgment, but He is a God of Goodness.

Lastly, we see That God is a longsuffering God. Look once more at verse 4. "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? We are admonished not only to notice His goodness, but His forbearance and longsuffering as well.

In closing we understand by this passage in the book of Romans that although God is a God of judgment, He is a God of goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering. As a result of these attributes of God, we find ourselves the recipients of His marvelous Grace through the finished work of His Son, Jesus Christ, on Calvary.

Join us on the web at Truth Crusade Ministries and on YouTube @CommonSalvation for more insight into all thing's faith.Let me close the same way the Apostle Paul does in the Epistle to the Romans. "To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen."  My dear friend, if you have never received Christ as your Saviour, would you do so today? Pray this from your heart. Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I believe you were buried and rose the third day. I ask you now to forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen