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Read Romans 4: 1-25
1. Look at each place the word “credited” is used. Put the meaning of the term in your own words.
2. The Jews of the time thought faith = obedience of the law. How does Paul in vv.2-4 show that saving faith is no that?
3. Name the two parts of real saving faith according to v.5. Guiding Question: Paul says a Christian is one who “does not work.” (v.5) What does that mean?
4. How does this definition of faith differ from what so many churchgoers and religious people think faith is?
5. Paul talks in v.6 of “credited righteousness.” Define “credited righteousness” from v.5 and v.8.
6. How does Paul make his case in vv. 9-17 that salvation is not just for Jews, but for all?
7. How does the case of Abraham (vv.18-25) illustrate the difference between only believing in God, and believing God (v.3)? How can his example help you strengthen your faith (v.19)?
Thanks to Timothy J. Keller for these questions.
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