Romans 3&4

Some thoughts about these chapters. Feel free to add..

Ch. 3 v10-20
No one is righteous and we've all blown it. Paul says that the law proves this and "by the deeds of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight." Verse 24 says that we are justified freely by His grace alone. It never hurts to remember that nothing we could ever do would make us worthy of His love. On the same token, nothing we could ever do could make Him love us any less!! Paul says in verse 28 that a man is justified by faith apart from the law. Grace and faith seem to be two key words in this chapter.

Ch. 4 v3
I thought it was interesting how Paul said that "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And in verse 21 & 22 Paul writes, "and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness." For the longest time, I've viewed myself as a pretty unrighteous guy... Never have I thought that God would see me as righteous just because I believe God will do what He says He will do. God says He's forgiven me of all my junk and shortcomings. I guess its time I start believing Him and I'll be one righteous dude.

Justin