“God’s Grace to David (and Us)” (Romans 4:6–8)

“God’s Grace to David (and Us)” (Romans 4:6–8)

Pastor Cameron Jungels

Eastside Baptist Church

Sunday AM, July 23, 2017

 

Romans 4:1–8 (NIV)

4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? ² If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. ³ What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 

⁴ Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. ⁵ However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. ⁶ David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

⁷ “Blessed are those

whose transgressions are forgiven,

whose sins are covered.

⁸ Blessed is the one

whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” 

 

1. God does not owe anyone anything (1–5).
   1. God does not owe anyone any of the credit for their salvation—because it is all by grace through faith (1–3).
   2. God does not owe anyone anything in return for their attempts at good works—because salvation is all of grace through faith (4–5).

2. No sin is too great to be forgiven by God’s grace (6­–8).
   1. David was a great sinner (like us).
   2. David’s God was a greater forgiver.