Justification by Faith (Romans 4:1-8)

I. The Hearsay of Abraham’s faith (Romans 4:2)

1. In the sight of men, Abraham was justified by works (Romans 4:2; Ephesians 2:8-9)
2. In the sight of God, Abraham was justified by faith (Romans 4:2;1 Samuel 16:7)

II. The Heart of Abraham’s faith (Romans 4:3-5)

1. The basis of Abraham’s faith (Genesis 15:16; Romans 4:3)
2. The summary of Abraham’s faith (Romans 4:4-5; John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Acts 8:37)

III. The Harvest of Abraham’s faith (Romans 4:6-8)

1. Abraham responded in faith to the promises of God (Psalms 32:2)
2. The three outcomes of salvation through faith in Christ
   1. Sins are forgiven (Romans 4:7; Psalms 103:12; Isaiah 38:17; Isaiah 43:25; Jeremiah 50:20; Micah 7:19; Colossians 2:!3-14; 1 John 1:7）
   2. Sins are covered (Romans 4:7)
   3. Sins will not imputed (Romans 4:8; Romans 4:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21)