INTRO. PAUL DEALING WITH SUPERIOR ATTITUDE OF JEWS
A. Trying To Earn Our Way To God Applies To Anyone
B. vs 26 Lays It Out > Man Justified By Faith X Absurd
I. vs 27 WHAT ABOUT THE LAW, WHAT ABOUT WORKS?
A. Gen.15:6 ‘Chashab’ Account ‘Added Abraham’s Beliefs
1. Abraham Righteous Before The Law
B. If By Works Then God Is Indebted To Man (Not So)
II. vs 27-28 PAUL INTRODUCES A NEW LAW “LAW OF FAITH”
A. Gk. ‘Pistis’ = Heb.11:1 Faith Based On Facts
1. Enough Evidence To Take Step Of Faith
2. Prophecies, Promises, Person > Fulfilled In Jesus
B. Not Just Any Faith But Faith In True Living God
1. Faith Based On Conviction Of The Heart Via H.S.
A. Belief, Trust, Expectation, Action
III. vs 29-30 IS GOD THE GOD FOR EVERYONE? YES!
A. This Passage Speaks Of The Unity Of God:
1. I Cor.8:6 Father Of All, Ac.17:26 All Men One Blood
B. This Is Why The Way Is Thru Faith Hb.11:6 “W/O…”
IV. vs 31 DOES FAITH ABOLISH THE LAW? NO! > MORAL CHAOS
A. Written In Hearts Of Human Beings Ro.2:15
B. Law Of Faith Establishes Law? Proper Understanding.
1. Gal. 3:24 Law Was Tutor/Nanny To Guide Us
2. Faith Is Way Of God To Receive Blessings All Men
A. Righteousness Of God, Unsearchable Riches Eph.3:8
CLOSE: STRIKES AT HUMAN PRIDE (HUMILITY)
Romans 3:27-31
Am I good enough?
January 16, 2022 • Pastor John Wilson