Morning Manna - Feb 13, 2025 - Romans 4:18-25 - Fully Persuaded!

In this episode of Morning Manna, Rick and Doc conclude their study of Romans 4 by examining verses 18-25. They discuss Abraham’s unwavering faith in God’s promise, emphasizing that his belief was not based on circumstances but on God's word. Abraham’s faith was fully persuaded that God could and would fulfill His promises, making him a model of faith for all believers. They highlight how faith in Christ's resurrection is essential for justification, drawing parallels between Abraham’s faith and Christian faith today.

Topics Covered:

Abraham’s faith in God’s promise despite impossible circumstances
Faith as the foundation of justification, not works
The significance of being "fully persuaded" in God’s promises
Connection between Abraham’s faith and faith in Christ’s resurrection
The resurrection as proof of God accepting Christ’s sacrifice
Justification as an act of divine grace, not human effort

Scripture References:

Romans 4:18 – "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations..."
Romans 4:19 – "And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead..."
Romans 4:20 – "He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God."
Romans 4:21 – "And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform."
Romans 4:22 – "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
Romans 4:23-24 – "Now it was not written for his sake alone... But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead."
Romans 4:25 – "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."