exactly as David says of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: Truth to Learn David also talked about those who are blessed due to God’s declaring them righteous without having done good works. Behind the Words “Exactly as” is translated from kathaper,...
Romans 4:5 – Gift of Righteousness
But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness, Truth to Learn It is our faith that God reckons as righteousness, not our works. Behind the Words “Believes” is from pisteuō. This is the verb form of...
Romans 4:4 – Unearned Gift
Now to him who is working, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. Truth to Learn Abraham did not earn his righteousness and neither can we. Behind the Words The words “who is working” are translated from ergodzomai, which means “to work or labor.” “Wages” is...
Romans 4:3 – Righteous Abraham
For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by believing God’s message. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “accounted” is logidzomai, which is an accounting term meaning “to count out as one would count...
Romans 4:2 – No Bragging
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a boast, but not before God. Truth to Learn Abraham was not saved by doing good works. Behind the Words “Boast” is translated from kauchēma, which is derived from the verb kauchaomai, meaning “to brag” or “to boast.” Kauchēma refers...
Romans 4:1 – Righteousness by Faith Demonstrated
What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? Truth to Learn The Old Testament has examples of justification by faith. Behind the Words “What then shall we say” is a rhetorical question that Paul uses often in this letter to the Roman...
Romans 3:31 – Not Useless, Set Firm
Do we then make the law void through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law. Truth to Learn Living by faith upholds the law, it doesn’t destroy it. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we make … void” is a form of the verb katargeō....
Romans 3:30 – Faith for All
since it is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Truth to Learn God will justify anyone who comes by faith. Behind the Words The Greek word starting off this verse is different depending on which Greek text is used. Some have...
Romans 3:29 – Non-Exclusive God
Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, Truth to Learn No group of people has exclusive rights to God and His truth. Behind the Words “Only” is translated from the Greek word monon....
Romans 3:28 – Faith Alone
Therefore we conclude that a man to be justified by faith apart from works of law. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by faith and faith alone, not by works. Behind the Words “Therefore” is from the Greek word oun, which marks a connection between the current phrase and that...