By faith – Part 1By faith – Part 1

Romans 3:27-4:25

Big Idea of RomansBig Idea of RomansTHE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD

- right in all He is- right in all He does

1)Righteous in JUDGEMENT (1:18-3:20)

2)Righteous in JUSTIFICATION (3:21-ch5)

–God declares us righteous through the faithfulness of Christ

What is Faith?What is Faith?pistis (n. ‘faith’) & pisteuo (v. ‘believe’)

“conviction that something is true and therefore worthy of one’s trust”

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Faith in What?Faith in What?for Abraham (4:18,21-22)

God’s existence & promisefor us (4:23-25)

Jesus’ death & resurrection for usActs 4:12 “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”

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What Faith is NotWhat Faith is Not

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What Faith is NotWhat Faith is Not

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just knowledge of facts

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What Faith is NotWhat Faith is Not

faith

just knowledge of facts

surrender or commitment

a blindleap

certainty or proof

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John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name

What Faith Results InWhat Faith Results InJustification...

Who: by God, not by our faithHow: our faith is “credited” as righteousness

ApplicationApplicationHave you believed?

Are you growing in faith? (4:18-22)