The Scripture portrays death as an enemy, death as a preacher, and death as a defeated foe.

Paul clarifies the truth of justification by faith through the record of Abraham and when he was justified.

Paul now appeals to David as a historical example of the truth of his argument.

Paul lays out two propositions related to what he is dealing with in the justification of Abraham.

Paul clarifies by historical example what he has declared in Chapter 3:21-31.

Justified by faith, apart from the law. Where then is boasting?

Hosea, the prophet, calls for repentance.

Paul shows how God might be just and the justifier through the work of Christ Jesus.

Paul provides, the ground for our justification, the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ.