30 Minutes In The New Testament

Episode 97 (Romans 4:1-25)

Feb 11, 2019
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INSIGHT

Abraham Justified By Faith, Not Works

  • Paul argues Abraham was declared righteous by faith, not by works, quoting Genesis 15 to prove it.
  • Righteousness is presented as a gift counted to believers, not as an earned wage.
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Believe In The God Who Justifies Ungodly

  • Paul frames the gospel as belief in a God who 'justifies the ungodly' rather than mere theism.
  • The core claim is faith in that specific God results in righteousness being counted to sinners.
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David On Righteousness Apart From Works

  • Paul uses David's Psalm 32 to show God 'counts' or imputes righteousness apart from works.
  • This supports the claim that God declares sinners righteous by grace, not progressive moral improvement.
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