FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 2:2: But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
God’s judgment is according to truth. He does not have one standard for the Jews and another for the Gentiles. One who reads the list of sins in Romans 1:29–32 cannot escape the fact that each person is guilty of at least one of them. There are “sins of the flesh and of the spirit” (2 Cor. 7:1); there are “prodigal sons” and “elder brothers” (Luke 15:11–32). In condemning the Gentiles for their sins, the Jews were really condemning themselves. As the old saying puts it, “When you point your finger at somebody else, the other three are pointing at you.” 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with His truth. Psalm 96:13
Jesus, thank You for combining Your mercy with Your truth. You know all my sins and all my failings. You know my all my fears and all my weaknesses. And I know that I am not worthy of a life in heaven with You. You have enough truth to judge me and sentence me to an eternal death in hell. But God, because You are rich in mercy, You changed my life and my future. Thank You for bearing the judgement for all my sins.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Eternity is certain! He took my judgement, and gave me His righteousness.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Revelation 15:3
Dear Father, I will sing this to You right now, with all my heart…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 520). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
