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What a wonderful promise! We are given forgiveness, not because of our parents or our social standing, but because of the righteousness of God by faith in Jesus Christ. We cannot accomplish salvation through our goodness. It is of God; it is His righteousness; it is by believing in Jesus Christ. It is the righteousness of God “unto all” (3:22). To God be all the glory!
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God reveals throughout this wonderful passage the powerful lesson of Abraham’s faith: “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness” (verses 20-22).
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Paul moves from justification by faith into the explanation and application of that truth. The benefits and privileges that flow from justification by faith should give us ample reason not only to make sure we are justified by faith but also to do everything we can to share this powerful Gospel message with those who haven’t heard or do not yet understand.
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How thankful we should be that the work of our Savior extends to all who believe: “As by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous” (5:19). Our sins are covered because of the righteousness of God by faith in Jesus Christ. What a wonderful promise we have!
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