Morning Manna - Feb 3, 2025 - Romans 3:9-12 - None Are Righteous, No, Not One

On today's Morning Manna, our study focuses on humanity’s sinfulness. Romans 3 reminds us that no one is righteous apart from God’s grace, underscoring the idea of total depravity—that every aspect of human nature is touched by sin. Rick & Doc contrast Scripture’s authority with man-made traditions (e.g., Talmud, and other religious or legalistic systems) and stress that genuine salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works or by the law.

Topics Covered
Universal Sinfulness / Total Depravity

Emphasis on Romans 3, highlighting that all have sinned and no one is righteous on their own.
Law Versus Grace

Discussion on how the Law reveals sin but cannot save; only Christ’s sacrifice and God’s grace offer true salvation.
Jewish Traditions and Talmud

Contrast drawn between Scriptural authority and rabbinical writings such as the Talmud, noting how man-made traditions can negate the commandments of God.
Christian Zionism / False Doctrines

Mention of certain teachings that place Jewish believers above Gentiles, clarifying that all who trust in Christ are one in Him.
Role of the Holy Spirit

Recognition that the Holy Spirit convicts and draws people to God, rather than humans seeking God on their own strength.
Calling and Chosen

Reflection on “many are called, but few are chosen,” emphasizing the necessity of responding to God’s call in genuine faith.
Testimonies and Transformation

Chat participants share personal experiences of coming to faith, highlighting the joy and peace found in Christ.
Scripture References

Psalms 14:1
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…”
Psalms 53:1
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…”

Romans 3:10
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one…”

Romans 10:17
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Genesis 6:3
“My spirit shall not always strive with man…”

John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

John 20:29
“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”

Matthew 22:14
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

John 13:34-35
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another…”

Ecclesiastes 7:29
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”

Revelation 12:11
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…”