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As If It Were Based On Works | Romans 9:30-33

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Episode notes

Would you believe me if I said that in Christ, God’s love for you is perfect and unchanging? You’d likely agree, but would you believe? In this passage in Romans, Paul lays out the case that the reason Israel stumbled over Jesus was because they tried to come to God as it were based on works. They thought they could curry God’s favor by doing the right things. That’s not how salvation works and it caused Israel to stumble. Sadly, I’m afraid it still causes religiously devout people to stumble today. We come before God in the righteousness of Christ alone. Listen to hear more about this amazing hope we have in Him!

Introduction:

  • The episode delves into Romans 9:30-33, exploring the interplay between faith and works in salvation.
  • Discusses the significance of righteousness and the stumbling stone in  ... 
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