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The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Lesson 1 – General Introduction Outline Introduction 1:1-17 Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21 Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36 4

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The conclusion? v. 9 Were Jews superior to Gentiles? No…Paul had already shown all were under the condemnation of sin The proof? vv. 10-18 Paul quotes selections from Psalms & Isaiah

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The application? vv. 19-23 The force of what Paul quoted was to “stop the mouths” of his opponents v. 19 Simply adhering to a law system won’t produce justification (innocence)…law only produces condemnation (guilt) v. 20

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The application? vv. 19-23 Up to this point, Paul has painted a bleak picture re: man & his sin problem Man is in desperate need, whether he is a Jew or Gentile There is only 1 solution

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The application? vv. 19-23 God displayed His righteousness apart from a system of law v. 21 Actually foretold by the Law & prophets A system of faith in Christ v. 22 For anyone who believes…no distinction (Jew or Gentile)

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The application? vv. 19-23 Justification foretold by the Law & prophets A good discussion in Gal 3:7-14 Based on a promise Gen 12:3 Removal of the curse Deut 27:26 Justification by faith Hab 2:4 THEME

Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23 The application? vv. 19-23 Final indictment v. 23 “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” God’s glorious expectations for man

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 God’s remedy to man’s sin problem Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26 He “justifies” (pronounces him free of guilt) A “gift by His grace” v. 24a Eph 2:8 He redeems man through Christ v. 24b

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26 Christ = a propitiation “publicly displayed” v. 25a Heb 2:17 1 Jn 2:2 4:10 God showed His forbearance (patience) by passing over sins previously committed v. 25b cp. 2:5 Acts 17:30a

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26 God’s forbearance was not inconsistency on His part (cp. to man) It was a demonstration of His great mercy… He was promoting repentance 2:4

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26 He was looking forward to the “present time” (the age of the Seed) 3:26a Acts 17:30b This had always been His plan Eph 3:11 2 Tim 1:9

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26 God’s actions proved 2 things: 3:26b He is “JUST” (fair in dealing with sin… He demanded a payment) He is the “JUSTIFIER” (solved guilty man’s sin problem)

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 God’s “remedy” destroyed the Jewish plan of “commandment keeping” 3:27-30 Such a “keeper” could boast (merit) Justification by faith excludes boasting… man must admit his failure & need for faith Justification is by faith…apart from law

Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21 God’s “remedy” destroyed the Jewish plan of “commandment keeping” 3:27-30 God is God of both Jews & Gentiles…He justifies both on the basis of faith Does faith nullify (negate) law? No…on the contrary, it establishes law 1 Cor 9:21 Jas 1:25 Lk 6:46

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