Know Ye Therefore That They Which Are Of Faith, The Same Are The Children Of Abraham - Part 2222

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." (Hebrews 11:1-3)

"... knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." (Galatians 2:16)

In the last post, we began to understand those who would have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge -- because these remained ignorant of God's righteousness, instead going about to establish their own righteousness, having not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. What is the righteousness of God? Well, as the scripture saith, Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes. 

But as state previously, righteousness which is of faith understands that the Word is nigh unto thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart. That is, the Word of faith which the apostles preached, saying that those that confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him form the dead, shalt be saved. 

The same Word made flesh and dwelt among us -- Jesus -- as John writes. (John 1:1-18) 

The same He who was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. The same He who came unto His own and His own received Him not. (John 1:10-11) 

And this is what apostle Paul is saying to the saints -- "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called [to be] an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (which He had promised afore by His prophets in the holy scriptures,) concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; and declared [to be] the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for His name: among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: to all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called [to be] saints ..."

It is herein that we begin to understand that we are saved by grace, and that not of ourselves, but rather the gift of God. And similarly, that our good works are as filthy rags, until we come to the recognition that our righteousness is in the One who loved us enough to display His love on a cross. Indeed, the Good Shepherd who laid down His humanity so that we might have life, shedding His own holy blood so that we might have life through Him. 

"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood." (Acts 20:28) 

There is so much to understand, which is why we study the scriptures for His truth. Apostle Paul continues, so that we would not be ignorant of God's righteousness, but rather, submitting ourselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and outside of Him, there is no wisdom or knowledge.

So again, Paul instructs us to delve into the truth and understand that this same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him -- for whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. Who is the Lord? His Name shall be called JESUS for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23) He is both Lord and Christ, as Peter (standing with the eleven) declared on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:36-41) 

From Romans 10:

"Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believes. For Moses describes the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which does those things shall live by them.

But the righteousness which is of faith speaks on this wise, "Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven?" (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) or, "Who shall descend into the deep?" (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith it?

The Word is nigh thee, [even] in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, "Whosoever believes on Him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the SAME LORD over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:1-21)

We are those who are redeemed because of the righteousness of faith, who willingly serve the Lord Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, believing in the "risen" Christ! Think on these things, and know that He loves you beyond measure. 

Stand in the offering plate.