Romans https://ascension-pca.org/series/romans/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:54:38 +0000 en-US © 2026 Ascension PCA A PCA Church in Edmonds, WA Ascension PCA Ascension PCA false https://ascension-pca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Square-Blue-White-scaled.png Romans https://ascension-pca.org/series/romans/ No yes b151840d-174b-5f7a-bb8f-918363a082db https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Faith is the Way https://ascension-pca.org/audio/faith-is-the-way/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 3b2279f4-4902-5578-845d-444db1e7e09c In this passage from Romans 3:27 – Romans 4:25, Paul reveals the beauty of justification by faith alone, showing that salvation has never been earned through human achievement, religious heritage, or obedience to the law. Through the examples of Abraham and David, we discover that righteousness has always been a gift of grace, received through faith in God's promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

This passage unfolds three essential truths:

1. Justification by faith eliminates boasting. Our standing before God rests not on our accomplishments, but on Christ's finished work. Grace humbles our pride and gives us assurance when we fall short.

2. Justification by faith has always been the way. Abraham was counted righteous before circumcision, and David knew the blessing of forgiven sin. The gospel is not God's plan B, but the fulfillment of His eternal purpose.

3. Justification by faith is for all who believe. God's promise extends beyond every nation and generation. Abraham looked forward to the promised Messiah, while we look back to Jesus, crucified for our sins and raised for our justification.

The gospel leaves no room for boasting, only gratitude, confidence, and worship. God has accomplished what we could never achieve ourselves.

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]]> In this passage from Romans 3:27 – Romans 4:25, Paul reveals the beauty of justification by faith alone, showing that salvation has never been earned through human achievement, religious heritage, or obedience to the law. Through the examples of Abraham and David, we discover that righteousness has always been a gift of grace, received through faith in God's promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

This passage unfolds three essential truths:

1. Justification by faith eliminates boasting. Our standing before God rests not on our accomplishments, but on Christ's finished work. Grace humbles our pride and gives us assurance when we fall short.

2. Justification by faith has always been the way. Abraham was counted righteous before circumcision, and David knew the blessing of forgiven sin. The gospel is not God's plan B, but the fulfillment of His eternal purpose.

3. Justification by faith is for all who believe. God's promise extends beyond every nation and generation. Abraham looked forward to the promised Messiah, while we look back to Jesus, crucified for our sins and raised for our justification.

The gospel leaves no room for boasting, only gratitude, confidence, and worship. God has accomplished what we could never achieve ourselves.

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