The Example Of Justification
THE EXAMPLE OF JUSTIFICATION
I love the book of Romans because it was written in a solid and substantial way. Although this book covers many doctrines, it was actually written according to facts and experiences. The book of Romans is based on experience. Justifi cation may appear to be a doctrinal matter, but the Apostle Paul, along with the doctrine of jus tification, gives us a living example of it—the person of Abraham (4:1-25). In this booklet we will consider Abraham, the example of justifi cation. He is our model, our pattern. The name Abraham means "father of a multitude." Accord ing to the Scriptures, Abraham was the father of both the Jews and the believing Gentiles (Rom. 4:11-12, 16-17; Gal. 3:7-9, 29). Whoever is of faith, whether Jew or Gentile, is a descendant of Abraham.
THE CALLED ONE
Abraham was the called one. Adam was cre ated, but Abraham was called. There is a great dif ference between being created and being called.