After Paul's great teaching in the first three chapters of Romans, he now illustrates using Abraham how what he has been teaching has been true since the very beginning.

The Old Testament is like a spy drama leaving clue after clue on who the Messiah is.

Only God can be both Just and the Justifier. Only God can be both Holy and the forgiver. Only God can be both perfectly righteous and the one who makes sinners righteous. Only God can be both the Judge and the acquitter.

In this amazing power-packed paragraph Paul uses three deep theological words: Justification, Redemption, Propitiation. Knowing what these words mean gives a deep understanding of God's salvation.

Is there any hope for us sinners? Our only hope is found in Jesus Righteousness!

How many people are righteous? Are you?

With great privileges comes great responsibility (and opportunity)!

After all Paul teaches in Romans 2 about God's judgment, he concludes with this powerful truth: "It is a matter of the heart!"

The Bible is clear. God is the impartial judge. Romans 2:6 & 11 "God will render to each one according to his works: For God shows no partiality."

What does God's kindness lead us to? Romans 2:4 tells us!