Category Archives: Romans

3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Paul’s answer to his question in verse one isn’t from logic, but from Scripture. And he believed in the LORD; and He counted … Continue reading →

1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. Our father — speaking of the Jews … Continue reading →

29 Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, 30 since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. … Continue reading →

 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. Therefore — should be “for.” It’s a confirmation, not a conclusion. Justification is by grace alone, through faith alone, to God alone be … Continue reading →

27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. If we could be saved by works, we would have reason to boast. For by grace are ye saved through faith; … Continue reading →

26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Jesus had to die for past sins to show His justice. Just and justifier — refers … Continue reading →

25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, Propitiate = appease an offended party. Christ is our Mercy … Continue reading →

24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Justification = legal and formal acquittal from guilt Freely = no prior conditions, a gift Redemption = buying back, deliverance Verse 23 shows that God is … Continue reading →

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Have sinned — done, over with, case closed. Glory of God = God’s moral glory, His perfect character. Also the person of Jesus Christ. For God, who commanded … Continue reading →

22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference We are justified, not just by faith in God, but by faith in Jesus Christ specifically. God’s righteousness … Continue reading →