Romans 4:5 But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 1. It is obviously the only way in which a testimony can be received; and God has been pleased to appoint that such only as receive His testimony shall reap the benefit of what it reveals. 2. It is a medium of justification by which the whole glory is secured, as it ought to be, to "the God of all grace"; agreeably to the nature and design of the whole scheme of redemption, by which "the loftiness of man is bowed down, and the haughtiness of man is laid low; and Jehovah alone is exalted." 3. It is a method of justification which unites it inseparably with sanctification. The truth must be received by faith into the mind in order to its operating with its holy influence on the affections and desires of the heart. (R. Wardlaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. |
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