It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless, because law brings wrath. And where there is […]
Day 20 – Romans 4:9-12 – September 29, 2018
Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. Under what circumstances was it credited? Was it after he was circumcised? No, it was before! And he received circumcision as a sign and seal of the righteousness that he […]
Day 19 – Romans 4:4-8 – September 27, 2018
Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God, who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. Blessed are they whose offenses have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered. Blessed […]
Day 18 – Romans 4:1-3 – September 25, 2018
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter (that is, in regard to being acceptable before God)? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as […]
Day 17 – Romans 3:26-31 – September 19, 2018
He did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies the man who has faith in Jesus. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a […]
Day 16 – Romans 3:25 – September 18, 2018
God sent Him (Jesus) to die in our place to take away our sins. We receive forgiveness through faith in the blood of Jesus’ death. This showed that God always does what is right and fair, as in the past when he was patient and did not punish people for their sins. (Romans 3:25) The […]
Day 12 – Romans 3:5-10 – September 7, 2018
“But,” some might say, “our sinfulness serves a good purpose, for it helps people see how righteous God is. Isn’t it unfair, then, for him to punish us? (This is merely a human point of view.) Of course not! If God were not entirely fair, how would he be qualified to judge the world? […]
Day 11 – Romans 3:1-4 – Is God’s word true? Is God faithful to His children?
Then what’s the advantage of being a Jew? Is there any value in the ceremony of circumcision? Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the very words of God. True, some of them were unfaithful; but just because they were unfaithful, does that mean God will be unfaithful? Of […]