In this insightful podcast episode, we delve deep into the profound wisdom found in Romans 4:17-25.

Join us as we continue to unpack the transformative power of faith as illustrated through the life of Abraham, a central figure in the Christian faith.

Drawing from the scripture, we explore how Abraham's unwavering faith in God's promises served as a model for believers throughout the ages.

Whether you're seeking to strengthen your own faith or simply curious about the profound teachings of Romans, this sermon offers valuable perspectives and inspiration for spiritual growth.

Tune in and discover the enduring relevance of faith in navigating life's challenges and experiencing the abundant blessings of God's grace.

In this podcast episode, the focus is on Romans 4:13-16, where Paul continues to expound upon the nature of faith and its relationship to the promise and inheritance.

We unpack Paul's argument, highlighting how the promise to Abraham and his descendants was not based on adherence to the law but on faith. We delve into the significance of this distinction, discussing how it underscores the universal accessibility of God's promise to all who believe, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. 

Moreover, we explore the implications of this theological truth for the Christian understanding of salvation and the role of faith in our lives. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the liberating power of faith and the assurance it provides in securing our inheritance as children of God. 

In this episode, we delve into Romans 4:1-12, a passage that explores the significance of faith through the lens of Abraham's life.

We break down the key verses, dissecting Paul's argument about the relationship between faith and works in salvation. We discuss how Abraham serves as a prime example of justification by faith, emphasizing that his righteousness was credited to him not by his actions but by his belief in God's promise.

We explore the profound implications of this theological concept for Christians today, inviting listeners to reflect on the nature of their own faith and how it informs their relationship with God.

Are you doing enough to be rightous with Jesus?

In this episode, we continue to examine how no matter what you do.  How good you are.  How many great acts you perfrom, we will always fall short of God's rightousness. 

Paul uses Abraham and David as examples of great men who could not boast of thier accomplishments.  Only through the blessing of the Lord can be justified in our sins.

Through Grace and Faith alone are our sins and lawless deeds made right.

In our first episode the of the New Year we continue to study Romans.

We close out Romans 3 by examining why salvation can not be achieved by good works but only through faith alone.  We are reminded of how we have no part in our justification and there is no place for boasting our works.

Romans 4 starts by using Abraham as an example of how the greatest person in the Jewish nation did not achieve his salvation by his works so how could anyone else hope to do so?

Only through faith and grace alone can we be saved.

Justly Justified

Today we look at how with all of our sins we could ever be forgiven.  How could God be just in pronouncing guilty people to be not guilty?

While all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, he has declared us righteous and forgiven of our crimes against him.  He has done this freely through the Grace of Christ Jesus.  Not because we somehow deserve it but because he wanted to.

God's Righteousness Revealed

As we have learned in past lessons when we measure ourselves against God's holy law we all fall short.  It doesn't matter how hard we work, we can never achieve salvation on our own.

Today we learn how two words change everything "But now..."   Paul tells us that the righteousness of God is made manifest! 

Through God we have hope.  His righteousness gives us the opportunity for salvation through faith and His grace. 

In today's message, Paul summarizes the first three chapters of the book of Romans.

We are reminded of God's wrath and that there can be no good news until we understand and acknowledge the bad news of our condemnation. 

Salvation is available to both the Jews and the Gentiles because all are in need of it. No one's heritage is going to give them a free pass. However, we are assured today that God is faithful even when we are not.

In today's message, we learn that none of the promises that God has made to us hinge on our faithfulness to him.

While we are weak and full of sin, God is faultless. Therefore, everything promised in the Bible will come to pass.

The passages we study today take at the Jewish people but don't think that as Gentiles we are exempt from Paul's words for all will be judged equally.

We will not only be judged by the actions we take but the thoughts we carry in our minds and hearts.

As you listen to today's message take the time to examine your life and seek the ways that you live in an outwardly righteous way, that does not align with God's will or what truly lies in your heart.

For if you are living dishonestly, God knows.