* To truly value the importance of this topic we must lay aside our “head” knowledge of the Scriptures and listen with our “Heart!” (James 1:22-25)
Man’s willful deception

* What is righteousness? "Righteousness is to be in right standing with God."
Question: Does a person become righteous by doing right things or is a person righteous because God made him?

II. God’s amazing gift of righteousness (Romans 4: 1- 5)

Application:
Peace is yours to be had if you will allow yourself to fully embrace the grace of God!
Intimacy with Christ is yours to be had if you will allow yourself to fully embrace the grace of God!