Lawlessness Forgiven

Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin. Romans 4:7‭-‬8 CSB

Paul the apostle is quoting King David here, and he goes on the speak of Abraham who was justified outside of the law. Abraham was before the law, it came hundreds of years later under Moses. Yet Abraham was considered righteous by God, why? Abraham understood faith. It is all he had and it pleased God, he trusted God to make him right, he did not depend on his own righteousness.

Paul is telling us all that through Jesus we are made right, outside the law, in fact Jesus fulfilled the law and it has been nullified by faith in Jesus.

To know I will never be charged with sin is amazing. I know I sin but also know I am forgiven. Repentance helps me access the grace that is given yet even while I am in sin, it is given. How wonderful is that!

It makes you want to sing: how marvelous, how wonderful is my saviour's love for me. Amen!