Lesson 196: Romans 4:7
Romans 4:7
The Blueprint — The Verse
Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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The Context — The History
Paul argues in Romans 4 that Abraham was justified by faith before circumcision, making him father of all who believe. He cites David's psalm celebrating forgiveness apart from works.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Using Abraham and David as witnesses, Paul shows righteousness credited apart from law. David describes the blessedness of the person whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sin is covered.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Romans 4:6
6David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Romans 4:6) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Romans 4:8
8Blessed is the onewhose sin the Lord will never count against them.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Romans 4:8) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does forgiven sin feel different from hidden guilt?
- Why is faith rather than performance the basis of blessing?
- Who needs to hear that their transgressions can be covered?