The guy is romans 4:5 is not doing any works. But he has saving faith.

Well written. Love it.

here is a hebrew roots perspective of romans 4 5

faith and righteousness in the hebrew scriptures tanakh righteousness is not just a legal concept but also a relational one. its about a faithful trusting relationship with god ywhw. the hebrew word for faith emunah conveys the idea of firm steadfast trust and loyalty which is linked with obedience to gods commandments. in this context pauls statement that faith is credited as righteousness echoes the example of abraham the subject of romans 4 in genesis 15 6 where his trust in gods promises was credited to him as righteousness. for those in the hebrew roots movement this aligns with the idea that trust in god not works alone is the path to righteousness.

justification of the ungodly in the hebrew roots context the ungodly can be seen as those who are outside of covenant relationship with god. just as abraham who was considered ungodly a gentile not yet a part of israel was justified by faith the hebrew roots perspective teaches that salvation and justification are available to all through faith in god. this justification however doesnt negate the importance of obeying gods commandments torah but it recognizes that justification comes first through trust in gods grace and mercy not through the works of the law alone.

trusting gods promises abrahams faith was not just a mental ascent but a trusting action that led him to live in obedience to gods commands including his willingness to offer his son isaac. in the hebrew roots view this is a crucial aspect true faith leads to walking in obedience to gods torah as shown by abrahams example. paul is not saying that the law torah is irrelevant but rather that faith is the means by which one is brought into relationship with god and through that relationship obedience to his commands flows naturally.

gods mercy and grace the hebrew roots perspective also emphasizes that gods mercy chesed is foundational to salvation. even though human beings are incapable of perfectly keeping the torah god justifies the ungodly not based on their works but on his mercy and grace. this grace is not a free pass to sin but an invitation to return to a right relationship with god through faith and obedience.

romans 4 5 in the hebrew roots perspective underscores the idea that justification and righteousness come through trusting in gods promises a trust that leads to obedience and that gods grace is available to all who put their faith in him. it aligns with the broader biblical narrative that both faith and works are inseparable and must go hand in hand in a believers life.

This post was edited by DrFetus on Dec 15 2024 12:55pm

from both the old and new testament perspectives, salvation is a gift freely given by god. however, that gift calls for a response: a living faith demonstrated through obedience and good works. salvation is not earned by works, but true faith will always result in works, as the believer seeks to align their life with god’s will. the old testament set apart ones understood this dynamic, and the new testament continues to teach that faith and works go hand in hand. as paul writes in philippians 2:12-13, believers are to "work out their salvation with fear and trembling," not to earn it, but because it is god who works in them to will and to act according to his good purpose.

This post was edited by DrFetus on Dec 15 2024 12:59pm