Rom 4:1-8
4:1 What then shall we say was gained by [1] Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in [2] him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, 6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
and whose sins are covered;
8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”
- What does it mean to be justified?
- What is justification by works?
- What is involved in believing God? How is this different from believing in God?
- Which do you feel more grateful for: your regular paycheck or an unexpected gift of something you really need?
- If God were grading you on your works, what do you think your grade would be?
- As a believer in Christ, what is your real grade?
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