The Case Against the "Good Person" (Romans 2:1-16)

In “The Case Against the ‘Good Person,’” Pastor Steve continues the Romans series by exploring Romans 2:1–16. Paul dismantles the idea that morality, religious background, or comparison with others can shield us from God’s judgment. His message is clear: there is no favoritism with God, and His kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.

Through vivid courtroom imagery, this sermon shows how our own conscience testifies to our guilt and how self-justification cannot withstand the standard of a holy and impartial Judge. Yet the goal is not despair but deliverance. When we stop trusting our record and trust in Christ, we discover the only verdict that truly saves.