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10. How freeing is it to realize that we get credited with Christ’s righteousness and do not have to depend on our own works for salvation?
How does that change things for you?
11. This passage demonstrates that the gospel is for all people. Who can you think of that needs to hear the good news that righteousness is about your faith and not your works?
What is stopping you from sharing the good news with them?
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What should I do with what I’ve heard today?

November 4, 2018
Pastor George Budd
Righteousness by Faith
Romans 4:1-25

November 4, 2018
1. Have you ever received a gift that was difficult to accept because it was so valuable?
Why did you feel unworthy of this gift?
2. Why do you think that accepting salvation by grace instead of works is so difficult?
read Romans 4:1-8
3. What do you remember about Abraham’s story?
What elements of his life remind you that he was a person just like us?
How did Abraham’s story exclude him from bragging?
4. What specifically did Abraham believe that led God to credit him with righteousness?

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5. How can God declare the ungodly to be righteous without being unjust?
read Romans 4:9-15
6. Why is it important to point out that Abraham was credited with faith before he was circumcised?
What does it mean for Abraham to be the father of those who are not circumcised?
7. If the promise of salvation came through the law, how is faith made of no value and the promise made worthless?
read Romans 4:16-25
8. Looking at verses 23-24, why are the words “it was credited to him” so important for us as well?
9. What does it mean in verse 25 that Jesus was “raised…for our justification”?
What is justification?