Are You Righteous? | 2 Peter 2:5–9 Explained

If your life were recorded in Scripture—your actions, thoughts, motives, words—would you be considered one of the righteous? Are you righteous? What’s the standard? Lot is nobody’s favorite character in Scripture. Yet Peter holds him up as an example of righteousness. Why? The answer cuts to the heart of what it means to walk with God. In this message from 2 Peter 2:5–9, we tackle one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible: righteousness. The apostle Peter points to Noah and Lot as examples of people God rescued—right in the middle of judgment. Why them? What made them different? This sermon will challenge the way you think about: What it means to be righteous before God How righteousness really works (it’s not what you think) Why your worst moments don’t define your standing with God The difference between outward behavior and a transformed heart How to know—for sure—where you stand with God You’ll also discover how God’s judgment is not random or unfair—but precise, wise, and rooted in what Scripture reveals about His character. He knows exactly who to rescue… and why. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I truly right with God?”—this message will give you a clear, biblical answer. 📖 Passage: 2 Peter 2:5–9 📚 Series: The God of Smart Mercy 🎙️ Message Title: Are You Righteous? 👉 Subscribe for more biblical teaching:    / @treasuringgod   👉 Explore more resources: https://treasuringgod.com 💬 Join the conversation: What do you think it means to be righteous? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 🔍 Keywords: are you righteous, what is righteousness, how to be right with God, 2 Peter 2 explained, righteousness in the Bible, Lot righteous explanation, Noah righteousness, Christian sermon on righteousness, faith vs works, trusting God sermon, biblical teaching on salvation, what does it mean to be godly, how does God judge, is God fair, Bible teaching on judgment and mercy #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Righteousness #2Peter #FaithInGod #TrustGodExpository Sermon by Dr. D Richard Ferguson More sermons available at www.TreasuringGod.com Install our free Food For Your Soul app for hundreds of free sermons. For the most recent content, subscribe to the Food For Your Soul podcast