ROMANS REVEALED-A new translation of ROMANS The undiscovered Gospel of Paul
I attach chapter 4 if you like it I will attach the complete book, blessings
Francois du Toit
Chapter 4
4:1 If we look at our father Abraham as an example and scrutinise his life, would you say that he discovered any reason for placing confidence in the flesh through personal contribution?
4:2 If he felt that his friendship with God was a reward for good behaviour, then surely he would have reason to recommend the recipe; but the question is would God approve?
4:3 Scripture gives a clear answer! “Abraham believed God and that concluded his righteousness.”
4:4 In principle there is a large difference between a reward and a gift: if you have earned something through hard work; what you receive in return is your due and certainly not a gift.
4:5 It is clear then that someone who believes that God is able to justify the ungodly understands that it is his faith and not his toil that counts for righteousness.
4:6 David confirms this principle when he speaks of the blessedness of the one who discovers God’s approval without any reference to something specific he did to qualify himself.
4:7 “To be ...
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Posted on November 9, 2007
ROMANS REVEALED-A new translation of ROMANS The undiscovered Gospel of Paul I attach chapter 4 if you like it I will attach the complete book, blessings Francois du Toit Chapter 4 4:1 If we look at our father Abraham as an example and scrutinise his life, would you say that he discovered any reason for placing confidence in the flesh through personal contribution? 4:2 If he felt that his friendship with God was a reward for good behaviour, then surely he would have reason to recommend the recipe; but the question is would God approve? 4:3 Scripture gives a clear answer! “Abraham believed God and that concluded his righteousness.” 4:4 In principle there is a large difference between a reward and a gift: if you have earned something through hard work; what you receive in return is your due and certainly not a gift. 4:5 It is clear then that someone who believes that God is able to justify the ungodly understands that it is his faith and not his toil that counts for righteousness. 4:6 David confirms this principle when he speaks of the blessedness of the one who discovers God’s approval without any reference to something specific he did to qualify himself. 4:7 “To be ...