Romans 4

How could righteousness have been of faith in the Old Testament when they did works and lived under the law?

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Learn about righteousness by faith in the Old Testament and how it was obtained apart from works. Sacrifices and other works were a testimony of the righteousness already obtained by faith, and justification always came through faith apart from works. Works were simply a sign of righteousness, not the means of obtaining it. Faith changes the course of one’s life, and people in the Old Testament lived by a vision in faith. Discover more about this topic and supporting verses in this informative article.

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How does the Bible teach that righteousness has always been by faith apart from works, even in the Old Testament?

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Discover how the Bible teaches that righteousness has always been by faith apart from works, even in the Old Testament. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this point in his letters to the Galatians and Romans, citing examples of Old Testament figures who were justified by faith alone, such as Abraham and David. Paul also explains that justification and imputed righteousness come through faith, regardless of whether one is under the Law or not. This truth applies to both the age of the body of Christ and the Patriarchs and fathers, as evidenced by the examples given in Romans 4:23-25. Ultimately, it is faith in Christ that secures right standing with God, never a mix of faith and works.

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How is the gospel not just about sin?

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The Gospel is not just about sin, but also the promise of an inheritance. By believing in Jesus, we become children of God and heirs together with Christ. This positive message gives us hope for the future and assurance in our present relationship with Him. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation and the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. It’s a message of hope, love, and peace from God. Keywords: gospel, salvation, inheritance, justification, children of God, assurance.

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If we can’t keep the law, and we should not pursue law, how do we expect to have righteousness and holiness in our life?

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Learn how to obtain righteousness and holiness through faith in Christ, not through your own works of law-keeping. By realizing your inability to keep the law and your need for a savior, you can enjoy the blessing of righteousness and holiness that Christ offers. Christ’s righteousness is imputed to you when you place your faith in Him, and His Spirit becomes your life, sanctification, wisdom, and satisfaction. Focus on Christ as your righteousness, sanctification, and reward, and rely on the power of the Gospel to empower you to live a holy and righteous life through faith in Christ.

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The Purpose of Parables

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Parables are a storehouse for you to bring out the treasures of whatever doctrine you have been instructed in (good and bad), and through them, you’ll either speak well of the Lord and glorify Him or you’ll speak harsh words against him and show what you really believe about him

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Theological Perogative

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I’ve been needing to put a “statement of faith” together that summarizes our theological perspective for some time. A number of my writings recently have been a “warmup” for this. This will be posted as a menu item on my site for anyone who has questions about our perpsective. I believe that “statements of faith”

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SETTING CONTEXT THROUGH PROMPTING FOR GRACE BELIEVING CHRISTIANS

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People are rightfully cautious about the technological leap forward represented by the new chat experience with AI. In the last few messages, I discussed the importance of setting the context. A Christian should not go into a chat with an AI that has been trained on the entirety of Google’s index without being aware that

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My theological conversation with a bot

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## USER I would love to have a brief conversation with you if I could. That would demonstrate to my YouTube audience that by prompting accurately and giving the correct context, we can draw out wonderful and edifying responses that are consistent with the teaching of Scripture. There’s a lot of news about ChatGPT, and

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“Debunking the Myth of Faith as a Work in Calvinism”

2 Comments / Christ vs Law for Sanctification, Devotional, Writings on Freedom from Legalism / By DavidBenjamininChrist

Discover the truth of Calvinism: faith is not a demonstration of strength or righteousness, but rather a surrendering of it. Rather than relying on our own righteousness, it is through faith in God that we can be justified.

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The Law, is not of faith.

Leave a Comment / Devotional, Highlights / By Andrei Blanda

We are blessed with Christ Himself. Scripture wants us to see ourselves as co-heirs with Christ. He has an inheritance He’s sharing, which is also called the “reward.” This is not about fairness. I understand that when you read the Gospels, they seem to present wages for faithful service. “Well done, good and faithful servant”

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