Balancing Ministry N' Work

  1.         In the first part of the fourth chapter of Romans, Paul was driving home the point that we are saved by faith. a.         He was using historical heroes of the Jewish faith to make his point. b.        Father Abraham was saved by faith, before the sacrificial system. c.         Before Jesus died on the cross. d.        This would have been easily accepted by the Jewish people. e.         It probably helped them to accept what Paul was telling them. f.           Might have shocked them that Paul was saying that the gentiles could have that same faith. g.         But by making the connection between Abraham and then David, it would have become easier for many to accept what he was teaching. h.         That we are justified by repenting of our sins and following Jesus. i.           The Son of God, who died on the cross for us. j.           A message that he continues to drive home throughout most of this letter. 2.         Romans 4:9 a.         Paul st