1. “Justified By Faith” Romans 4:1-12 August 15, 2010

2. I. Justification comes by faith instead of works (1-8). Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (3). Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (3). –If by works, then there is reason to boast (2). –Those who trust God have their faith credited as righteousness.

3. I. Justification comes by faith instead of works (1-8). David speaks of those who are blessed because God credits them apart from works. David speaks of those who are blessed because God credits them apart from works. –Their transgressions are forgiven and their sins are covered (7). –The Lord will never count their sins against them (8).

4. Psalms 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

5. II. Justification is extended to all (9-12). This blessedness is for both the circumcised and the uncircumcised (9-10). This blessedness is for both the circumcised and the uncircumcised (9-10). –Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. –The circumstances reinforce this truth.

6. II. Justification is extended to all (9-12). Abraham is the father of both the circumcised and the uncircumcised (11- 12). Abraham is the father of both the circumcised and the uncircumcised (11- 12). –Abraham is an example to those who choose to believe in order that righteousness might also be credited to them (11). –Abraham is an example for them to walk in the footsteps of the faith that he had before he was circumcised (12).

7. Conclusion We are all justified by faith alone We are all justified by faith alone There is nothing we can do to earn it There is nothing we can do to earn it We accept what is offered to us by the free grace of God We accept what is offered to us by the free grace of God It comes by faith instead of works It comes by faith instead of works It is extended to all of us, regardless of background It is extended to all of us, regardless of background