FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 4:6–8: Just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered; Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.”
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Paul used David as a witness. David made two amazing statements: (1) God forgives sins and imputes righteousness apart from works; (2) God does not impute our sins. Once we are justified, our record contains Christ’s perfect righteousness and can never again contain our sins. Christians do sin, and these sins need to be forgiven if we are to have fellowship with God; but these sins are not held against us. God does keep a record of our works, so that He might reward us when Jesus comes; but He is not keeping a record of our sins. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:6–7
Jesus, thank You for fellowshipping with me. Thank You for Your abundant light. Thank You for forgiving all my sins and restoring my fellowship with You. Thank You for walking with me through the valley of the shadow of death as my Shepherd and Lord. Thank You for blessing my life and imparting Your righteousness to my account.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
God knows everything, but He has chosen to remember my sin no more.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
But there is forgiveness with You… Psalm 130:4
Dear Father, because You forgave me, I will forgive others…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, pp. 524–525). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
