Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God? 2 If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. 3 For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
4 When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned. 5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners. 6 David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
7 “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.8 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”
Terrie's Comments:
I need to get it in my head that I can't do anything at all to earn God's blessing. I am accepted and reconciled to God by faith in Jesus Christ alone...today was a great reminder of this.
Tori's Comments:
Vs. 4-5 is definitely something to remember when speaking to unbelievers.
Actually, it's something to remember ALL THE TIME.
Like when my day is going like this:
via GIPHY
All it takes is a quick recap of the gospel in my head (via verses 7 and 8) to be like this:
4 When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned. 5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners. 6 David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
7 “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.8 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”
Terrie's Comments:
I need to get it in my head that I can't do anything at all to earn God's blessing. I am accepted and reconciled to God by faith in Jesus Christ alone...today was a great reminder of this.
Tori's Comments:
Vs. 4-5 is definitely something to remember when speaking to unbelievers.
Actually, it's something to remember ALL THE TIME.
Like when my day is going like this:
via GIPHY
All it takes is a quick recap of the gospel in my head (via verses 7 and 8) to be like this:
via GIPHY
And that GIF makes my day. Well, Jesus made my day, but they certainly taught me a lesson on how to feel about it.
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