Romans 4:5 KJV
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Of all the descriptions of God in the Bible this must be among the most precious to us. God is, "Him that justifieth the ungodly."
The word means “to regard as innocent." Through faith in Jesus Christ, God regards the ungodly (that's me and you) as innocent.
I also notice from the context that God will not regard the same for those who attempt to be justified through their own good works. Pastor Steve House told us last night (at our Valentine's Banquet) that doing that is like the leper offering his infected clothing to Christ as a gift. They are filthy rags and an abomination to Him.
No, Christianity in its purest sense involves giving no gifts to Christ but rather accepting gifts from Christ. Even our service to the Lord is no real service but simply allowing the gift of God to work in us. It is not a work at all but a surrender.
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Of all the descriptions of God in the Bible this must be among the most precious to us. God is, "Him that justifieth the ungodly."
The word means “to regard as innocent." Through faith in Jesus Christ, God regards the ungodly (that's me and you) as innocent.
I also notice from the context that God will not regard the same for those who attempt to be justified through their own good works. Pastor Steve House told us last night (at our Valentine's Banquet) that doing that is like the leper offering his infected clothing to Christ as a gift. They are filthy rags and an abomination to Him.
No, Christianity in its purest sense involves giving no gifts to Christ but rather accepting gifts from Christ. Even our service to the Lord is no real service but simply allowing the gift of God to work in us. It is not a work at all but a surrender.
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