“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law” ( Rom. 3:28 ). Does this mean that if the law doesn’t save us we are not required to obey it
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HopeSS: Justification by Faith
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Justification by Faith” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. Hope Sabbath School You can download the video , the MP3 audio , and the lesson outline from the HopeTV Sabbath School Site. You might also want to bookmark the HopeSS YouTube Channel.
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Wednesday: The Righteousness of Christ
In Romans 3:25 , Paul expounds further on the great news of salvation. He uses a fancy word, propitiation. The Greek word for it, hilasterion, occurs in the New Testament only here and in Hebrews 9:5 , where it is translated as “mercy-seat.” As used in Romans 3:25 to describe the offer of justification and redemption through Christ, propitiation seems to represent the fulfillment of all that was typified by the mercy-seat in the Old Testament sanctuary.
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Tuesday: By His Grace
Keeping in mind what we have studied so far about the law and what the law cannot do, read Romans 3:24 . What is Paul saying here? What does it mean that redemption is in Jesus? Image © Phil McKay from GoodSalt.com What is this idea of “justifying,” as found in the text? The Greek word dikaioo, translated “justify,” may mean “make righteous,” “declare righteous,” or “consider righteous.” The word is built on the same root as dikaiosune, “righteousness,” and the word dikaioma, “righteous requirement.” Hence, there is a close connection between “justification” and “righteousness,” a connection that doesn’t always come through in various translations
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4 Justification by Faith – Discussion Starters
The deeds of the law I. Romans 3:28 rings out a clear message that both challenges and energizes us as Christians. What is that message
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