We reckon therefore that. man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
'Reckon' -'conclude'; 'for we maintain' (NASV).
'Works of the law' -perfect law-keeping, trying to maintain. right standing with God on the basis of flawlessly keeping the law, has been shown to be. system that cannot justify anyone.
Note: In this verse Paul is not contrasting 'faith and obedience', but rather 'a faith that trusts in Christ' and 'flawless law-keeping'.
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CONCLUDE. reckon. Greek. _logizomai._ See Romans 2:3. THE. Omit....
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