Romans 4

Romans 3:28

Genesis 12:3

Matthew 23:27

Next Steps

Bibliography

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Boa, Kenneth, and William Kruidenier. Romans. Vol. 6 of Holman New Testament Commentary. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000.
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W., Jackson. Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press, 2019.
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Questions?

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What does it mean to be justified by faith apart from the works of the Law, especially in the context of Romans 3 and 4?
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How does individualizing justification affect the unity of Christ’s people, according to the sermon text?
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How does the sermon explain the connection between faith, social identity, and justification according to Paul’s argument?
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How can understanding the righteousness attributed to David apart from works impact our perspective on receiving forgiveness and grace from God today?
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How can the concept of being part of God’s people through faith in Christ impact your relationships and sense of belonging in your daily life?
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Reflecting on the sermon, how can you exercise faith and agreement with God, like David did, in seeking forgiveness and righteousness as a gift of grace?
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How does the sermon explain the shift in identity from Jew and Gentile to one in Christ through faith, as presented in the argument Paul is making to the Romans?
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Why is faith highlighted as a human instrument that transcends cultural, racial, and political distinctions in the sermon text?