God is the Justifier of those that Believe the Gospel Alone “Nothing Else”

In the first three chapters of the book of Romans, God, by the pen of the Apostle Paul, built His case against the whole human race. The first is the immoral person. There was no question that he or she needed salvation, but then God went from that obvious and grossly immoral person to a good moral person, and then to the religious person.

What does God conclude? Whether a person is immoral, moral or religious, all are lost and enemies of God.

‘for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ‘

Romans 3:23

But what does the very next verse in the same chapter say?

Romans 3:24-26

“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time His righteousness: that He might be just, (God is fair) and the justifier of him which (Notice everything that people think they have to do in order to be justified are not in this verse or any verse for salvation today… like joining the church, baptism, do this and do that, but rather) believeth…”

I hope you’re seeing it? It’s so simple that I think people immediately defer to tradition rather than “what saith the scripture”. And those who follow tradition set aside the grace of God, but God is saying. “He is the justifier of them that believe.” That’s It. Nothing Else.

God’s Example “Abraham”

In the very next chapter of Romans, Chapter 4, God uses Abraham as the epitome of faith alone. The man Abraham when he was a hundred years old, God said, “You and your ninety-year-old wife Sara are going to have a son, and from that child, I’m going to build a nation of people.” And what does Paul write in Romans 4:20-22?

‘he (Abraham) 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.’

Romans 4:20-22

This tremendous example was written for us, today. The last three verses of Romans chapter 4 make it graphically clear.

‘Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.’

Romans 4:23-25

Praise God for the simplicity of the gospel of the grace of God. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

“What is Not Properly Understood can “Not” be Properly Applied”

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?