FAITH ACCOUNTING 101 (12 OF 49)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Romans 4:1-8
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Faith Accounting 101 (12 of 49)
Series: Romans- God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 4:1-8
• Institutions of higher education have a system of numbering their classes which allows the student to know the difficulty (in theory) of a class. As you know, these range from numbering beginning with 1 for freshman to 6 or 7 which is doctoral level. The courses numbered 100 are (most of the time) basic studies giving a basic knowledge of the subject. In a basic studies class you would use a text book designed for that particular level of study. Two years later, you may study the exact same subject, but this time there would, in all likelihood, be a different text which has a more in depth approach. The Bible is a book which can be use at any level of study. Its subject is faith, it's object is Jesus. Whether you a looking for a 100 course level or a doctoral study, it's here.
• Hebrews 11 begins, "Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by it (faith) our ancestors were approved." Approved. Think about that word. In other translations it reads "a good report," "commended," "earned a good reputation," and "obtained testimony," However, it is my belief that the most accurate reading is found in the RSV where it reads, "received divine approval." Now that's a direction we can get our hands around. Most of us truly desire to gain God's approval for eternal life in heaven.
• Paul is giving a basic course in faith. In our last message on Romans we considered the truth that "It's all about faith" as we ended Romans 3. Do you recall that in this journey of faith we discovered the "Exclusion of Sin", the "Experience of Salvation", and the "Expectation of Sanctification?" It's all about faith.
• Now Paul uses 2 visuals to teach us about faith. (TEXT)
• Some of us are old enough to remember the debilitating disease named "Polio". It was one of the most dreaded or feared diseases of the 20th century. Through its epide ...
Series: Romans- God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 4:1-8
• Institutions of higher education have a system of numbering their classes which allows the student to know the difficulty (in theory) of a class. As you know, these range from numbering beginning with 1 for freshman to 6 or 7 which is doctoral level. The courses numbered 100 are (most of the time) basic studies giving a basic knowledge of the subject. In a basic studies class you would use a text book designed for that particular level of study. Two years later, you may study the exact same subject, but this time there would, in all likelihood, be a different text which has a more in depth approach. The Bible is a book which can be use at any level of study. Its subject is faith, it's object is Jesus. Whether you a looking for a 100 course level or a doctoral study, it's here.
• Hebrews 11 begins, "Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by it (faith) our ancestors were approved." Approved. Think about that word. In other translations it reads "a good report," "commended," "earned a good reputation," and "obtained testimony," However, it is my belief that the most accurate reading is found in the RSV where it reads, "received divine approval." Now that's a direction we can get our hands around. Most of us truly desire to gain God's approval for eternal life in heaven.
• Paul is giving a basic course in faith. In our last message on Romans we considered the truth that "It's all about faith" as we ended Romans 3. Do you recall that in this journey of faith we discovered the "Exclusion of Sin", the "Experience of Salvation", and the "Expectation of Sanctification?" It's all about faith.
• Now Paul uses 2 visuals to teach us about faith. (TEXT)
• Some of us are old enough to remember the debilitating disease named "Polio". It was one of the most dreaded or feared diseases of the 20th century. Through its epide ...
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