Justified by Faith Alone — What Romans 4 Really Teaches

B21L10 What does it really mean to be justified by faith — and does Romans 4 teach faith PLUS something, or faith plus NOTHING? This study unlocks the answer. 📖 In this verse-by-verse study of Romans 4, the teaching digs deep into what Paul means when he says God "justifieth the ungodly" (Romans 4:5). Using Abraham as the ultimate example, this lesson shows that Abraham was declared righteous BEFORE circumcision — meaning his justification had nothing to do with religious ritual or law-keeping. Cross-references in Galatians 3 and Galatians 4 illuminate why Gentile believers are spiritually tied to Abraham, and why Paul's "faith plus nothing" message stands apart from every other era of biblical history. ✝️ Key Topics Covered: • Romans 4:5 — God justifies the ungodly through faith alone • Was Abraham justified before or after circumcision? (Romans 4:9-11) • Why Gentiles are called "children of Abraham" — Galatians 3:6-7 • Did Abraham understand the Gospel as we know it? Galatians 3:8 explained • Faith plus nothing vs. faith plus works — how salvation differed across biblical history • The Rich Young Ruler, John the Baptist, and the law — why they required more than faith alone • Galatians 4:30 & 5:1 — casting out the bondwoman; standing fast in liberty • Adding anything to grace cancels the work of the cross — Galatians 5:2 🔑 Romans 4 justification by faith, Abraham justified before circumcision, Galatians 3 children of Abraham, faith plus nothing Paul, grace vs law Bible study, Romans 4:5 ungodly justified, Galatians 5:1 stand fast in liberty, justification by faith alone explained. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Romans 4 Continued 00:29 — Justification by Faith Plus Nothing — The Core Theme 01:22 — Romans 4:5 — God Justifies the Ungodly 02:41 — A Real-Life Story: The Ungodly Man Who Believed Romans 4:5 05:01 — The Man's Salvation at 3 A.M. — Faith That Changed Everything 07:14 — Just One Verse Changed a Life — The Power of Scripture 08:29 — Romans 4:9 — Does This Blessing Come to Jews Only? 09:19 — Romans 4:10 — Was Abraham Justified Before or After Circumcision? 10:06 — Abraham Called Out of Ur — Before Circumcision, Before the Law 11:00 — Romans 4:11 — Abraham: Father of All Who Believe 11:54 — Cross-Reference: Galatians 3 — Do Christians Become Jews? 13:43 — Galatians 3:6-7 — Abraham Believed God; We Are Children of Abraham 15:24 — Galatians 3:8 — Justification Preached Before the Gospel 16:57 — Did Abraham Know About the Death, Burial & Resurrection? 17:28 — Ephesians 2:13 "But Now" — A Turning Point in Redemptive History 18:00 — Genesis 12:3 — All Nations Blessed Through Abraham's Seed 19:04 — Faith Plus Nothing: How We Are Tied to Abraham 20:03 — The Law Era: Faith Plus Works for Israel 20:56 — John the Baptist, the Rich Young Ruler & Faith Plus Works 21:57 — Paul's Message: Back to Faith Plus Nothing 22:44 — Romans 4:13 — The Promise Was Not Through the Law 23:38 — Romans 4:14 — If Law-Keepers Are Heirs, Faith Is Void 23:57 — Galatians 4:30 — Cast Out the Bondwoman (Hagar & Ishmael) 24:43 — Galatians 5:1-2 — Stand Fast in Liberty; Adding Works Cancels Grace 26:22 — Adding Anything to the Gospel Cancels the Work of the Cross 27:08 — Closing: Believe It — That Is All God Asks 27:36 — Outro & Ministry Information