Can people be good without being religious? ROMANS, Week 8

Pastor Bartley Sawatsky returns to our series on Romans, continuing from Chapter 4 of Paul's writings. The Apostle Paul's writing underscores the centrality of faith by weaving together themes of redemption through Jesus, the transformative power of grace and freedom from the bondage of sin. Romans 4:13-25 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible, written by the Apostle Paul. In this passage, Paul discusses the concept of faith and righteousness in the context of the covenant that God made with Abraham. He emphasizes that Abraham's righteousness came through faith in God's promise, not through adherence to the law. Paul argues that faith is the key to receiving God's grace and righteousness, and it is not dependent on human works or adherence to religious laws. He uses Abraham as an example of someone who believed in God's promises, and his faith was credited to him as righteousness. Paul underscores the universal nature of this principle, asserting that faith is the means by which both Jews and Gentiles can receive God's righteousness. Overall, the passage highlights the centrality of faith in God's promises for justification and righteousness. ABOUT THE SERIES Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is widely loved among followers of Jesus as one of the most theologically rich books in the entire Bible. Its themes of salvation, grace and faith have resonated deeply with readers in different times, places and circumstances. As we take a fresh look at the book of Romans for our day, we’ll take our time to journey through the text, ask thoughtful questions and allow it to kindle our faith and love for Jesus. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line West, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!