Justification
Just As If I Never Sinned
SCRIPTURE:
Romans 4:25 CSB - He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
OBSERVATION:
In Romans chapter three, Paul introduces us to an important truth—Justification by Faith. This is one of the most essential biblical principles and doctrines we, as believers, need to understand, because we will approach God either by faith or by works.
Paul, in his letter to the Romans, clearly states that there is no hope in ourselves, for no one is righteous, not one.
Romans 3:10-11 CSB - As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. Apart from Jesus we really have no hope.
But because of the truth of justification—being made just as if we had never sinned—we can, by faith in Jesus Christ and His completed work, say, as Paul quoted David in this chapter:
Romans 4:7-8 CSB - Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.
Paul points out that even David, before the promise of justification, understood that God not only forgives sin but also does not hold it against us. Abraham is also a reminder—he was justified before circumcision, not after. He believed the promise of an heir by faith.
Romans 4:20-22 CSB - He did not waver in unbelief at God's promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, because he was fully convinced that what God had promised, he was also able to do. Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.
If you remember, Abraham had faith, but it was not perfect. He tried several times to help God fulfill the promise, yet God remained faithful to fulfill it. We are just like Abraham. We tend to think we must have perfect faith when God requires faith.
Romans 4:25 CSB - He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
OBSERVATION:
In Romans chapter three, Paul introduces us to an important truth—Justification by Faith. This is one of the most essential biblical principles and doctrines we, as believers, need to understand, because we will approach God either by faith or by works.
Paul, in his letter to the Romans, clearly states that there is no hope in ourselves, for no one is righteous, not one.
Romans 3:10-11 CSB - As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. Apart from Jesus we really have no hope.
But because of the truth of justification—being made just as if we had never sinned—we can, by faith in Jesus Christ and His completed work, say, as Paul quoted David in this chapter:
Romans 4:7-8 CSB - Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.
Paul points out that even David, before the promise of justification, understood that God not only forgives sin but also does not hold it against us. Abraham is also a reminder—he was justified before circumcision, not after. He believed the promise of an heir by faith.
Romans 4:20-22 CSB - He did not waver in unbelief at God's promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, because he was fully convinced that what God had promised, he was also able to do. Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.
If you remember, Abraham had faith, but it was not perfect. He tried several times to help God fulfill the promise, yet God remained faithful to fulfill it. We are just like Abraham. We tend to think we must have perfect faith when God requires faith.
Dear brother, little faith will save thee if it be true faith, but there are many reasons why you should seek an increase of it. – Charles Spurgeon.
APPLICATION:
Is your God too small? The God of Abraham was able to perform what He had promised, and Abraham was fully convinced of this. – David Guzik.
How big is our God? That will determine how great our faith is. Today, be fully convinced that Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. Walk in forgiveness and justification.
PRAYER:
Jesus, You are truly greater than I will ever understand. Help me resist the tendency to put You in a box or to limit how big You are. Remind me that You still move mountains—mountains of sin and doubt. May my faith be like Abraham’s, trusting that You keep Your promises.
PRAYER:
Jesus, You are truly greater than I will ever understand. Help me resist the tendency to put You in a box or to limit how big You are. Remind me that You still move mountains—mountains of sin and doubt. May my faith be like Abraham’s, trusting that You keep Your promises.
Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are justified by faith, not by works, just as Abraham was credited with righteousness because he trusted God’s promises.
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