ROMANS 4:1-16

“By Faith Alone”

 

Introduction-

 

 

Using Abraham as an example, Paul rules out any other means of salvation except by faith alone:

 

I.      SALVATION  IS  NOT  BY  WORKS – vv. 1-8

 

            1- The Example of Abraham - vv. 1-3

 

 

            2- The Principle for Salvation - vv. 4-5

 

 

            3- The Blessedness of Salvation by Faith - vv. 6-8

 

 

 

II.    SALVATION  IS  NOT  BY  RELIGIOUS  CEREMONY – vv. 9-12

 

            1- The Ceremony of Paul’s Day - v. 9a

 

 

            2- The Case of Abraham - vv. 9b-12

 

 

            3- The Ceremonies of Our Day

 

 

 

III.   SALVATION  IS  NOT  BY  THE  LAW – vv. 13-16

 

            1- Abraham and the Law - v. 13

 

 

            2- Faith and the Law - v. 14

 

 

            3- Salvation and the Law - vv. 15-16

 

 

 

Conclusion-

            We are all contaminated with sin, but we can be washed clean in the blood of Christ.