THE FEEL OF FAITH
Romans 4.17-25
Romans: How Man Is Made Right – Part 11 of 11
v. 16 “It depends on faith … to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all …” (esv)
v. 22 “That is why his faith was ‘counted to him as righteousness.’” (esv)
vv. 23–24 “… was not written for Abraham alone, but also for us.” (csb)
FAITH FEELS LIKE …
LIKE KNOWING Facts About God
v. 17b “… the God … who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.” (esv)
v. 18 “In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations …” (esv)
v. 19 “… he considered his own body, which was as good as dead … he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb.” (esv)
LIKE FIGHTING TO Grow Steadfast
v. 19 “He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body …” (esv)
v. 20 “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith …” (esv)
vv. 20–21 “… he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” (esv)
LIKE SEEING Life Out Of Death
vv. 24–25 “It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” (esv)