_JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH_ ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.’ Romans 4:3 What was Abraham’s standing before God? If it was one of blessed acceptance, how was that privilege secured and maintained? I. THE RELATION IN WHICH ABRAHAM STOOD TOWARDS GOD WAS ONE OF HA... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE COVERING OF SIN_ ‘Blessed are they … whose sins are covered.’ Romans 4:7 How to get sin covered has been the question which has exercised man’s thoughts ever since he became a sinner. Consider— I. WHAT CANNOT COVER SIN. (_a_) Distance from God does not cover up our sins. Wherever in the u... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE BELIEVER_ ‘Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.’ Romans 4:8 The text is a part of the quotation from David (Psalms 32:1), and it suggests these questions, viz.— I. TO WHOM WILL THE LORD NOT IMPUTE SIN?—The answer is— (_a_) _ To those who believe in Ch... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH_ ‘That faith of our father Abraham.’ Romans 4:12 The Bible has been represented as a picture gallery. Abel, noted for his vicarious devotion; Enoch, for his angelic sanctity; Noah, for his unflagging obedience; Moses, for his gentle meekness; Job, for his wonderful patience;... [ Continue Reading ]