Romans 4 The Forgiven Man How can God forgive sinners ? Corrupt Man Romans Ch 1 Inexcusable Man Romans Ch 2 Guilty Man Romans Ch 3 Forgiven Man Romans Ch 4 Justified Man Romans Ch 5 Sanctified Man Romans Ch 6 Wretched Man Romans Ch 7 Liberated Man Romans Ch 8 Devoted Man Romans Ch 12 Righteousness by faith apart from works Romans 4 People are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners . Romans 4:5 NLT Are you justified before God ? • Are you pronounced righteous by God or exposed to condemnation for your sin? …a very important question. Two kinds of people ––(Luke 18 v 9 14) 1. The Self Righteous …that are still condemned 2. The Repentant Sinner …..that’s justified by faith in Jesus Justification has two aspects Righteousness with God 1. Undeserved nothing to boast of V2 2. Unearned one who does not work, but believes God a GIFT V4 5 3. Unlimited not offered to Israel only but to the whole world V 13 4. Unseen It’s internal between you and God the promise is by faith 5. Unwavering confidence in the promise of God Propitiation ––“ He Himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins “ I JN 2:2 Righteousness Phil 3:7 9 “ I become righteous through faith in Christ” Spiritual work of the heart Col 2:11 13 “you He made alive “ How can this be ? … because of the Cross & Resurrection “ He was delivered for our offenses and raised again for our justification” Romans 4:25 “ and He was numbered with the transgressors ” Luke 22:37 - JESUS WAS MADE ACCOUNTABLE for sinners FAITH & FORGIVENESS (Abraham & David) 1. He declares you righteous God gives you Christ’s Righteousness 2. He forgives your sins DOES NOT reckon them against you