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Faith Credited as Righteousness: God's Gracious Accounting - Illustration on justification by faith | IllustrateTheWord

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Faith Credited as Righteousness: God's Gracious Accounting

By Joseph S. ExellSource: archive.org205 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

The first reading seems to permit spiritual idleness—as if mere belief without works sufficed for righteousness.

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justification by faith imputation of righteousness grace and works God's mercy toward sinners

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Romans 1:5

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Traditional Lens Commentary: James 2:14-26

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Psalm 5:1-12

We read Psalm 5 as a heartfelt prayer of David, demonstrating the believer's reliance on God in the face of wickedness. This passage is rich with the themes of divine justice and the righteousness of God, calling us to seek refuge in His steadfast love. The psalm underscores the holiness of God, who

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