Romans Part 6: The Downward Spiral of the Sinner (Part 2)

The Downward Spiral of the Sinner (Part 2)
Romans 1:24-32

I. The Restraints for Humanity

   1. Personal Restraint

   2. Parental Restraint

   3. Governmental Restraint

   4. The Church

Judges 21:25

II. The Structure of the Text

   Step 1: The Exchanging of God

   Step 2: The Giving Over of God

Proverbs 1:24-31
Matthew 15:14a (Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind
John 6:44
John 12:37-40

   Step 3: The Improper Behavior of Sinners

Galatians 6:8
1 Corinthians 13:6 (love) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth

III. The Hope for Sinners

    1. From Wrath to Righteousness

Romans 1:16-17

    2. From Impurity to Purity

Romans 6:17-18
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
1 Corinthians 6:11

    3. From a Depraved Mind to a Renewed Mind

Romans 12:2
Psalm 81:11-16