Sunday Morning

Romans 4:13-17 Thus far, Paul has given an exposition about faith by way of contrasts: apart from works, apart from circumcision — and now, apart from the Law. He points out two disturbing realities concerning the Law: it invalidates God’s promise and eliminates His grace. He emphasizes particularly how it was faith that secured what God has promised, not Law.

Romans 4:9-12 We see in Scripture that God justifies and forgives people based upon their faith — this is true of both Jews and Gentile. Paul makes a shocking statement by describing Abraham as the father of all men of faith. He discusses the timing and purpose of his faith. An overview of circumcision and baptism is discussed.

Romans 4:1-8 The way in which God justifies an individual — the way of faith alone — is nothing new, and Paul wants to prove this. He argues his point utilizing two vitally important case studies from the Old Testament: Abraham and David.

Perhaps no other doctrine caused so much turmoil during the Reformation as Sola Fide. Paul brings to our attention three logical conclusions of the fact that justification is by faith alone: it silences man’s boasting, it reveals God’s oneness, and it confirms the Law’s requirements.

Romans 3:25-26 We expect a judge to be just in all his decisions. So is God the Divine Judge unjust when He forgives sin? Paul provides the answer in the doctrine of propitiation. These two verses ought to make people tremble as they behold the majesty of the Divine Judge who sits in the heavens and establishes His justice through the cross of Christ.

Romans 3:23-26 There are two facts that summarize the doctrine of justification; really, that summarize the message of the entire Bible. Man has a problem… and God has the cure.

Romans 3:21-22 After stating a rather overwhelming case for the judgment of all men, Paul now shows that God has intervened to inaugurate a new era. This is the light of the glorious gospel, the very heart of the book of Romans. Paul presents two sides to the transaction we call “justification.”

Romans 3:19-20 Paul re-emphasizes that Jews are also held accountable to their Law, while covering what the Law can and cannot do.