Sunday 4-6-25
“Abraham stands as a powerful example that salvation in Christ comes not by works, but solely by God’s grace through faith. Throughout this section, the Apostle Paul addresses the question: “How was Abraham made right with God?” His answer is clear—by faith. By pointing to specific aspects of Abraham’s faith, Paul not only shows how he was justified by faith, but also how each of us can be made right with God through saving faith in Jesus Christ.”
17 as it is written: “I HAVE MADE YOU A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS”) in the presence of Him whom he believed, that is, God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that do not exist. 18 In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.” 19 Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. 22 Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, to us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 He who was delivered over because of our wrongdoings, and was raised because of our justification.
The Promise of Redemption (Romans 4:17-25)
The Promise of Redemption (Romans 4:17-25)
What Is Saving Faith?
1. P
Understanding. (4:17)
2. R
Expectation. (4:18)
3. O
Contemplation. (4:19)
4. M
Conviction. (4:20)
5. I
Certainty. (4:21)
6. S
Righteousness. (4:22-24a)
7. E
Belief. (4:24b-25)