Romans 3:21-4:8; Justification: Paul & James

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl speaks on Romans 3:21-4:8 where Paul begins to explain that it is not works, but rather faith that justifies us before God. Paul uses the example of Abraham and claims that Abraham’s belief was accounted as righteousness. In Romans 3:28, he says “that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.” Yet, James 3:24 says “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.” At first glance this seems completely contradictory. How can we reconcile these two statements? Pastor Kohl explains how in this sermon. 

Verses Used:

Romans 3:21—4:8

Galatians 1:6-10

Hebrews 3:13-15

Matthew 13:24-30

James 2:19-26

James 2:14-18

Matthew 11:18-19

Genesis 15:1-6

Hebrews 6:4-9

Matthew 7:15-20

Acts 20:28-30

Jeremiah 17:9

2 Timothy 3:1-17

Isaiah 55:11

Romans 10:17

John 3:3-10

Ezekiel 36:25-27

Hebrews 12:22-24

Philippians 1:3-6

Philippians 3:12-21