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2. The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

3. Lesson 1 – General Introduction
Outline
Introduction 1:1-17
Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21
Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith :1 – 11:36 4

4. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The conclusion? v. 9
Were Jews superior to Gentiles?
No…Paul had already shown all were under the condemnation of sin
The proof? vv
Paul quotes selections from Psalms & Isaiah

5. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The application? vv
The force of what Paul quoted was to “stop the mouths” of his opponents v. 19
Simply adhering to a law system won’t produce justification (innocence)…law only produces condemnation (guilt) v. 20

6. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The application? vv
Up to this point, Paul has painted a bleak picture re: man & his sin problem
Man is in desperate need, whether he is a Jew or Gentile
There is only 1 solution

7. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The application? vv
God displayed His righteousness apart from a system of law v. 21
Actually foretold by the Law & prophets
A system of faith in Christ v. 22
For anyone who believes…no distinction (Jew or Gentile)

8. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The application? vv
Justification foretold by the Law & prophets
A good discussion in Gal 3:7-14
Based on a promise Gen 12:3
Removal of the curse Deut 27:26
Justification by faith Hab 2:4
THEME

9. Indictment #3 Ù Everyone 3:1-23
The application? vv
Final indictment v. 23
“All have sinned and fallen short of the
glory of God”
God’s glorious
expectations for man

10. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
God’s remedy to man’s sin problem
Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26
He “justifies” (pronounces him free of guilt)
A “gift by His grace” v. 24a Eph 2:8
He redeems man through Christ v. 24b

11. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26
Christ = a propitiation “publicly displayed” v. 25a Heb 2: Jn 2:2 4:10
God showed His forbearance (patience) by passing over sins previously committed v. 25b cp. 2:5 Acts 17:30a

12. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26
God’s forbearance was not inconsistency on His part (cp. to man)
It was a demonstration of His great mercy… He was promoting repentance 2:4

13. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26
He was looking forward to the “present time” (the age of the Seed) 3:26a Acts 17:30b
This had always been His plan Eph 3:11 2 Tim 1:9

14. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
Even though man has sinned, God acts on behalf of sinful man 3:24-26
God’s actions proved 2 things: 3:26b
He is “JUST” (fair in dealing with sin… He demanded a payment)
He is the “JUSTIFIER” (solved guilty man’s sin problem)

15. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
God’s “remedy” destroyed the Jewish plan of “commandment keeping” :27-30
Such a “keeper” could boast (merit)
Justification by faith excludes boasting… man must admit his failure & need for faith
Justification is by faith…apart from law

16. Justification By Faith 3:24 – 5:21
God’s “remedy” destroyed the Jewish plan of “commandment keeping” :27-30
God is God of both Jews & Gentiles…He justifies both on the basis of faith
Does faith nullify (negate) law?
No…on the contrary, it establishes law 1 Cor 9: Jas 1: Lk 6:46

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