Romans 4:1-25

Contents: Abraham justified by faith, not works. Justifying faith defined.

Characters: God, Jesus, Abraham, David, Sarah.

Conclusion: No man can pretend to merit eternal life, nor show any worth in his work which may answer such a reward. Disclaiming any pretension he must cast himself wholly upon the free grace of God by faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. To such a one faith is counted for righteousness.

Key Word: Justifying faith, Romans 4:5.

Strong Verses: Romans 4:5; Romans 4:7; Romans 4:8; Romans 4:16; Romans 4:25.

Striking Facts: Romans 4:24-25. Christ's death and resurrection are the two main hinges on which the door of salvation turns. He was delivered as our sacrifice for sin. He was raised for the perfecting and completing of our justification.