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Sound Doctrine #5 – “The Flesh Profiteth Nothing” (John 6:63) – Romans 4 
 
4:1-3 Abraham justified by faith alone. 
 
4:5 God justifies the ungodly (5:6). 
 
4:6 David justified by faith alone. 
 
4:7-8 David’s past sins and future sins were forgiven. 
 
4:9-13 Both programs (Israel & Gentiles) are justified by faith, not the law. 
 
4:4-5,14 Faith and law do not mix. 
 
4:15 The law works wrath (Galatians 2:18; Galatians 5:3-4). 
 
4:16 Faith + grace = eternal security 
 
4:19-20 God brought life through dead flesh. 
 
4:21 Faith: Being fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to perform 
 
4:22 Faith = God’s imputed righteousness 
 
4:24-25 Shows that you must believe in Jesus’ resurrection in order to have eternal life

Sound Doctrine #5 – “The Flesh Profiteth Nothing” (John 6:63) – Romans 4

4:1-3  Abraham justified by faith alone.

4:5  God justifies the ungodly (5:6).

4:6  David justified by faith alone.

4:7-8  David’s past sins and future sins were forgiven.

4:9-13  Both programs (Israel & Gentiles) are justified by faith, not the law.

4:4-5,14 Faith and law do not mix.

4:15  The law works wrath (Galatians 2:18; Galatians 5:3-4).

4:16  Faith + grace = eternal security

4:19-20  God brought life through dead flesh.

4:21  Faith:  Being fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to perform

4:22  Faith = God’s imputed righteousness

4:24-25  Shows that you must believe in Jesus’ resurrection in order to have eternal life

Sound Doctrine #5 Part 2 - The Flesh Profiteth Nothing - Romans 4:9-25

01:00 - 1. Hebrews 6:4-6 - Israel could lose their salvation 
09:25 - 2. Focus on spiritual rather than the physical 
13:05 - 3. II Corinthians 3:18 - From glory to glory - Gradual sanctification 
20:10 - 4. Conditional salvation for Israel 
23:25 - 5. I Corinthians 3:11-15 & Ephesians 5:27 
32:25 - 6. Genesis 1:26-28, 2:5-7 - Adam, Eve, Cain 
48:26 - 7. Prayer for people to be saved 
56:14 - 8. Does God control the day we die?

01:00 - 1. Hebrews 6:4-6 - Israel could lose their salvation
09:25 - 2. Focus on spiritual rather than the physical
13:05 - 3. II Corinthians 3:18 - From glory to glory - Gradual sanctification
20:10 - 4. Conditional salvation for Israel
23:25 - 5. I Corinthians 3:11-15 & Ephesians 5:27
32:25 - 6. Genesis 1:26-28, 2:5-7 - Adam, Eve, Cain
48:26 - 7. Prayer for people to be saved
56:14 - 8. Does God control the day we die?

2 Corinthians 4:7-9 - Q&A - Israel's Conditional Salvation; Gradual Sanctification; Judgment Seat

4:7 “This treasure” is Christ. Colossians 1:27 says that “the riches of the glory of this mystery…is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 2:2-3 says that “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are hid in Christ. 
 
“Earthen vessels” = no glorified body yet. Why? Christ’s strength is made perfect in weakness. When I am weak, Christ is strong in me (12:9-10). Having this treasure in earthen vessels gets rid of our pride. Proverbs 16:18 says that “pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (I Corinthians 10:12). Look at Lucifer: “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness” (Ezekiel 28:17). 
 
4:8 “Troubled” (external) means that we have a problem. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in ME ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Therefore, we are “not distressed” (internal), meaning that we do not have extreme anxiety. We are “careful for nothing.” Instead, “in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving” we let our requests be made known unto God. Then “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep [our] hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). We can rejoice evermore when we pray without ceasing and give thanks IN every thing (I Thessalonians 5:16-18). 
 
“We are perplexed” (4:8), meaning that we are completely baffled by what happens to us. But, “the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world” “in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14). Therefore, we are “not in despair” (4:8). Someone in despair has no hope. Because we know that we have eternal life with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:5-6), we are not like “others which have no hope” (I Thessalonians 4:13). “Nay, IN all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us” (Romans 8:37). “The Lord Jesus Christ…is our hope” (I Timothy 1:1). When our hope is in Christ, then we “have turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6), because God has destroyed “the wisdom of the wise.” God has “made foolish the wisdom of this world” by “Christ crucified” (I Corinthians 1:19-20,23). 
 
4:9 Persecuted means to be mistreated. Forsaken means to be abandoned. 
 
Romans 8:31-39 tells us that no one and no thing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. God is for us, and so no one can be against us. God freely gives us all things, as evidenced by the fact that He spared not His Own Son. 
 
II Chronicles 15:2 says that God would forsake Asa, while Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5 says that He would not. Why the difference? Asa was not a believer. God will not forsake believers, but He will forsake unbelievers. 
 
Cast down means to be demeaned and trampled on. Job 19:2 “How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words.” Our response should be “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not” (Romans 12:14), and “Recompense to no man evil for evil” (Romans 12:17). 
 
Destroyed means to be defeated or ruined. I Corinthians 15:57-58 “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Our labour is not in vain in the Lord. John 10:10 the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus came to give us abundant life.

4:7  “This treasure” is Christ. Colossians 1:27 says that “the riches of the glory of this mystery…is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 2:2-3 says that “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are hid in Christ.

“Earthen vessels” = no glorified body yet. Why? Christ’s strength is made perfect in weakness. When I am weak, Christ is strong in me (12:9-10). Having this treasure in earthen vessels gets rid of our pride. Proverbs 16:18 says that “pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (I Corinthians 10:12). Look at Lucifer:  “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness” (Ezekiel 28:17).

4:8  “Troubled” (external) means that we have a problem. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in ME ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

2 Corinthians 4:7-9 - The Treasure Inside Us - Part 1 of 2

2 Corinthians 4:7-9 - The Treasure Inside Us - Part 2 of 2

Sound Doctrine #5 – “The Flesh Profiteth Nothing” (John 6:63) – Romans 4 
 
4:1-3 Abraham justified by faith alone. 
 
4:5 God justifies the ungodly (5:6). 
 
4:6 David justified by faith alone. 
 
4:7-8 David’s past sins and future sins were forgiven. 
 
 
4:4-5,14 Faith and law do not mix.

Sound Doctrine #5 – “The Flesh Profiteth Nothing” (John 6:63) – Romans 4

4:1-3  Abraham justified by faith alone.

4:5  God justifies the ungodly (5:6).

4:6  David justified by faith alone.

4:7-8  David’s past sins and future sins were forgiven.


4:4-5,14 Faith and law do not mix.

Sound Doctrine #5 Part 1 - The Flesh Profiteth Nothing - Romans 4:1-8

Context of James 2:24 
 
James is writing to Israel scattered abroad (James 1:1) in the fifth cycle of Israel’s chastisement (Leviticus 26:33). 
 
It is written to believers (James 1:2) to have their faith tried (James 1:3) so that they may be perfect (James 1:4), meaning they endure unto the end of the tribulation period and are saved (Matthew 24:13). 
 
They are still under the old covenant (Hebrews 8:13). 
 
If they believe the gospel, they are “judged by the law of liberty,” not by the Mosaic law (James 2:10-12). 
 
2:21-25 Abraham and Rahab were both justified by faith plus works. These are works of faith. 
 
No flesh is justified by the works of the law (Galatians 2:16). 
 
Israel needs works of faith for justification, because they do not receive the atonement until Jesus’ second coming (Acts 3:19-20; I Peter 1:7-9). 
 
Today 
 
We have justification now (Romans 5:9); we have the atonement now (Romans 5:11). 
 
Our lives are hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3). 
 
Therefore, even if we stop believing, God will still give us eternal life, or else He would have to deny Christ eternal life (II Timothy 2:11,13). 
 
Why the difference? 
 
Today, the Gentiles are not in a better position than the Jews (Romans 2:11). 
 
The old covenant was with all of Israel, including apostate Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6-9). 
 
In Israel’s program, the Jews had favored nation status (John 4:22; Ephesians 2:14), because they agreed to obey the law (Exodus 19:8). 
 
If the betrothed cheated on her husband to be, she would put Him to an open shame (Hebrews 6:6). 
 
Therefore, Jesus would not marry her (Matthew 10:28-33). 
 
Leviticus 26:1-2 says they break the covenant if they set up idols to bow down, do not keep the sabbaths, and do not reverence the Lord’s sanctuary. 
 
Israel is not in Christ until the marriage supper of the Lamb, which takes place at Jesus’ second coming (Revelation 19:7-8). 
 
God began separating out believing Israel from the apostate nation with John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12; Revelation 18:4-5). (Israel would go through the fire of the tribulation period before they were saved. (Malachi 3:1-3).) 
 
This separation occurred by repenting and being water baptized (Acts 2:38-41). 
 
Satan’s eternal security program = mark of the beast & bowing down to the image of the beast (Revelation 14:9-11). 
 
Believing Israel’s work of faith is to not do this, or else they will lose their salvation (Hebrews 6:4-6; Luke 8:11-13).

Context of James 2:24

James is writing to Israel scattered abroad (James 1:1) in the fifth cycle of Israel’s chastisement (Leviticus 26:33).

It is written to believers (James 1:2) to have their faith tried (James 1:3) so that they may be perfect (James 1:4), meaning they endure unto the end of the tribulation period and are saved (Matthew 24:13).

They are still under the old covenant (Hebrews 8:13).

If they believe the gospel, they are “judged by the law of liberty,” not by the Mosaic law (James 2:10-12).

2:21-25  Abraham and Rahab were both justified by faith plus works. These are works of faith.

No flesh is justified by the works of the law (Galatians 2:16).

Israel needs works of faith for justification, because they do not receive the atonement until Jesus’ second coming (Acts 3:19-20; I Peter 1:7-9).

Today

We have justification now (Romans 5:9); we have the atonement now (Romans 5:11).

Our lives are hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).

Therefore, even if we stop beli

Bible Basics 8-2-22 - James 2:24 Justified by Faith Plus Works

Romans 3:28 vs. James 2:24 – Bible Basics Class – July 26, 2022 
 
Romans 3:28 – “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” 
 
James 2:24 – “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” 
 
Context of Romans 3:28 
 
Paul is writing to us today, since he is “the apostle of the Gentiles” (Romans 11:13). 
 
Romans 3:23 “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” 
 
“The righteousness of God without the law…is by faith of Jesus Christ…upon all them that believe” (Romans 3:21-22). 
 
We have no ability to save ourselves, and so the Lord Jesus Christ did all the work for us. 
 
We are justified by the faith of Jesus Christ (Galatians 2:16) when we believe in Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection as atonement for sin (I Corinthians 15:3-4). 
 
Context of James 2:24 
 
James is writing to Israel scattered abroad (James 1:1) in the fifth cycle of Israel’s chastisement (Leviticus 26:33). 
 
It is written to believers (James 1:2) to have their faith tried (James 1:3) so that they may be perfect (James 1:4), meaning they endure unto the end of the tribulation period and are saved (Matthew 24:13). 
 
They are still under the old covenant (Hebrews 8:13). 
 
If they believe the gospel, they are “judged by the law of liberty,” not by the Mosaic law (James 2:10-12). 
 
2:21-25 Abraham and Rahab were both justified by faith plus works. These are works of faith. 
 
No flesh is justified by the works of the law (Galatians 2:16). 
 
Israel needs works of faith for justification, because they do not receive the atonement until Jesus’ second coming (Acts 3:19-20; I Peter 1:7-9). 
 
Today 
 
We have justification now (Romans 5:9); we have the atonement now (Romans 5:11). 
 
Our lives are hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3). 
 
Therefore, even if we stop believing, God will still give us eternal life, or else He would have to deny Christ eternal life (II Timothy 2:11,13).

Romans 3:28 vs. James 2:24 – Bible Basics Class – July 26, 2022

Romans 3:28 – “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”

James 2:24 – “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.”

Context of Romans 3:28

Paul is writing to us today, since he is “the apostle of the Gentiles” (Romans 11:13).

Romans 3:23 “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”

“The righteousness of God without the law…is by faith of Jesus Christ…upon all them that believe” (Romans 3:21-22).

We have no ability to save ourselves, and so the Lord Jesus Christ did all the work for us.

We are justified by the faith of Jesus Christ (Galatians 2:16) when we believe in Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection as atonement for sin (I Corinthians 15:3-4).

Context of James 2:24

James is writing to Israel scattered abroad (James 1:1) in the fifth cycle of Israel’s chastisement (Leviticus 26:33).

It is written to believers (James 1:2) to hav

Bible Basics - 7-26-22 - Gentile vs. Israel Salvation - Romans 3:28 vs. James 2:24

II Corinthians 3:12-17 - Believe the Bible to Understand the Bible

CC #829 - Charles Stanley's Modified Health & Wealth Gospel - Psalm 32:10

CC #828 - Marriage: Billy Graham vs. Paul - II Corinthians 13:11

CC #827 - Why Is Phillip Keller Using Deuteronomy 7:13?

00:28 - 1. The law teaches you are a sinner. 
03:33 - 2. Moral law 
07:19 - 3. God in the flesh in the Old Testament 
12:55 - 4. Difference between Genesis - Acts & Romans - Philemon 
16:11 - 5. Heart of man has not changed 
20:58 - 6. How do we get rewards? 
35:00 - 7. How do we get people saved? 
43:53 - 8. II Corinthians 3:3 
44:38 - 9. Holy Ghost vs. Holy Spirit 
49:50 - 10. Truth + sincerity needed for salvation + sanctification 
54:49 - 11. Billy Graham 
58:05 - 12. Seeking the Lord 
1:05:48 - 13. Gospel will be proclaimed to those who diligently seek God (Esther 4:14) 
1:10:07 - 14. Vengeance is Mine (Romans 12:19) 
1:17:30 - 15. Civil war warriors 
1:25:25 - 16. Why was Jesus baptized? 
1:37:04 - 17. Opportunity for advancement in heaven

00:28 - 1. The law teaches you are a sinner.
03:33 - 2. Moral law
07:19 - 3. God in the flesh in the Old Testament
12:55 - 4. Difference between Genesis - Acts & Romans - Philemon
16:11 - 5. Heart of man has not changed
20:58 - 6. How do we get rewards?
35:00 - 7. How do we get people saved?
43:53 - 8. II Corinthians 3:3
44:38 - 9. Holy Ghost vs. Holy Spirit
49:50 - 10. Truth + sincerity needed for salvation + sanctification
54:49 - 11. Billy Graham
58:05 - 12. Seeking the Lord
1:05:48 - 13. Gospel will be proclaimed to those who diligently seek God (Esther 4:14)
1:10:07 - 14. Vengeance is Mine (Romans 12:19)
1:17:30 - 15. Civil war warriors
1:25:25 - 16. Why was Jesus baptized?
1:37:04 - 17. Opportunity for advancement in heaven

II Corinthians 3:7-11 Q&A 1 of 2 - Moral Law; God in the OT; How We Get Rewards; Truth & Sincerity

2 Corinthians 3:7-11 - Only Believers Behold God's Glory

CC #825 - An Old Testament Trick from Charles Swindoll (Nehemiah 9:17)

3:25 Propitiation = fully satisfying sacrifice. 
 
Made sin for us (II Corinthians 5:21). 
 
“Faith in His blood” is why you must recognize your sin to be saved 
 
God forbore punishing you for your sins, or else no one would be saved (II Peter 3:9). 
 
All your sins are past, even your future ones (Romans 4:7-8), because you are baptized into Jesus’ death (Romans 6:3-6). 
 
3:26 4 times God’s righteousness is mentioned (3:21, 22, 25, 26). 
 
Jesus called upon God (II Samuel 22:7), so can you (Romans 10:13).

3:25  Propitiation = fully satisfying sacrifice.

Made sin for us (II Corinthians 5:21).

“Faith in His blood” is why you must recognize your sin to be saved

God forbore punishing you for your sins, or else no one would be saved (II Peter 3:9).

All your sins are past, even your future ones (Romans 4:7-8), because you are baptized into Jesus’ death (Romans 6:3-6).

3:26  4 times God’s righteousness is mentioned (3:21, 22, 25, 26).

Jesus called upon God (II Samuel 22:7), so can you (Romans 10:13).

Sound Doctrine #4 Part 4 - God's Righteousness to Believers - Romans 3:25-26

3:22 Righteousness by Christ’s faith (Galatians 2:16). 
 
The justice of God demanded a kinsmen redeemer (Hebrews 10:4-10; Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:24,26). 
 
“UNTO” all, but only “UPON” all them that believe. 
 
3:23 II Chronicles 6:36 vs. I Peter 2:22 
 
Sin is not part of the Father’s glory plan (Ephesians 1:17). 
 
3:24 “Freely” – Genesis 2:16-17. Free to enjoy God’s goodness, not to sin (Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 11:6). 
 
Hebrews 10:27-29 is why we need to get the gospel out to people. 
 
Redemption: Ephesians 1:7,14; Acts 20:28 
 
3:25 Propitiation = fully satisfying sacrifice. 
 
Made sin for us (II Corinthians 5:21). 
 
“Faith in His blood” is why you must recognize your sin to be saved 
 
God forbore punishing you for your sins, or else no one would be saved (II Peter 3:9). 
 
All your sins are past, even your future ones (Romans 4:7-8), because you are baptized into Jesus’ death (Romans 6:3-6).

3:22  Righteousness by Christ’s faith (Galatians 2:16). 

The justice of God demanded a kinsmen redeemer (Hebrews 10:4-10; Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:24,26).

“UNTO” all, but only “UPON” all them that believe.

3:23  II Chronicles 6:36 vs. I Peter 2:22

Sin is not part of the Father’s glory plan (Ephesians 1:17).

3:24  “Freely” – Genesis 2:16-17. Free to enjoy God’s goodness, not to sin (Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 11:6).

Hebrews 10:27-29 is why we need to get the gospel out to people.

Redemption:  Ephesians 1:7,14; Acts 20:28

3:25  Propitiation = fully satisfying sacrifice.

Made sin for us (II Corinthians 5:21).

“Faith in His blood” is why you must recognize your sin to be saved

God forbore punishing you for your sins, or else no one would be saved (II Peter 3:9).

All your sins are past, even your future ones (Romans 4:7-8), because you are baptized into Jesus’ death (Romans 6:3-6).

Sound Doctrine #4 Part 3 - Jesus' Propitiation & Our Redemption (Romans 3:22-25)

Sound Doctrine #4 – Righteousness by Faith Without Law – Romans 3:21-31 
 
3:21 Wrath of God against unrighteousness (1:18); Righteousness without law. 
 
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:11-13; Deuteronomy 27:26). 
 
Law and prophets (I Peter 1:10-11); true meaning of Matthew 5:17-18. 
 
3:22 Righteousness by Christ’s faith (Galatians 2:16). 
 
The justice of God demanded a kinsmen redeemer (Hebrews 10:4-10; Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:24,26). 
 
“UNTO” all, but only “UPON” all them that believe. 
 
3:23 II Chronicles 6:36 vs. I Peter 2:22 
 
Sin is not part of the Father’s glory plan (Ephesians 1:17). 
 
3:24 “Freely” – Genesis 2:16-17. Free to enjoy God’s goodness, not to sin (Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 11:6).

Sound Doctrine #4 – Righteousness by Faith Without Law – Romans 3:21-31

3:21  Wrath of God against unrighteousness (1:18); Righteousness without law.

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:11-13; Deuteronomy 27:26).

Law and prophets (I Peter 1:10-11); true meaning of Matthew 5:17-18.

3:22  Righteousness by Christ’s faith (Galatians 2:16). 

The justice of God demanded a kinsmen redeemer (Hebrews 10:4-10; Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:24,26).

“UNTO” all, but only “UPON” all them that believe.

3:23  II Chronicles 6:36 vs. I Peter 2:22

Sin is not part of the Father’s glory plan (Ephesians 1:17).

3:24  “Freely” – Genesis 2:16-17. Free to enjoy God’s goodness, not to sin (Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 11:6).

Sound Doctrine #4 Part 2 - Faith IN Christ Leads to Faith OF Christ - Romans 3:21-24

15. Eric's book on sex & marriage 
16. Gender pronouns 
17. "Spirit" in Romans 8 
18. Lisa's comment 
19. Jerry's comment 
20. Lennie's comment

15. Eric's book on sex & marriage
16. Gender pronouns
17. "Spirit" in Romans 8
18. Lisa's comment
19. Jerry's comment
20. Lennie's comment

2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Q&A 2 of 2 - Gender pronouns; Spirit in Romans 8

00:55 - 1. Why God made Satan knowing he would sin. 
15:23 - 2. New Testament for us 
16:58 - 3. James 2:23 "Friend" Why is it capitalized? 
29:38 - 4. Satan - When did he fall? 
41:21 - 5. How Satan uses music. 
49:20 - 6. DNA linked to God 
52:28 - 7. Liz's observation 
55:21 - 8. Music - I Samuel 16:23; Ernie's music analysis 
1:01:52 - 9. Rapture 
1:04:06 - 10. I Thessalonians 3:9-10 
1:10:39 - 11. The 3 purposes of the law 
1:18:19 - 12. Secrets of men (Romans 2:16) 
1:32:40 - 13. How does faith establish the law? (Romans 3:31) 
1:34:42 - 14. Tom's comment on music

00:55 - 1. Why God made Satan knowing he would sin.
15:23 - 2. New Testament for us
16:58 - 3. James 2:23 "Friend" Why is it capitalized?
29:38 - 4. Satan - When did he fall?
41:21 - 5. How Satan uses music.
49:20 - 6. DNA linked to God
52:28 - 7. Liz's observation
55:21 - 8. Music - I Samuel 16:23; Ernie's music analysis
1:01:52 - 9. Rapture
1:04:06 - 10. I Thessalonians 3:9-10
1:10:39 - 11. The 3 purposes of the law
1:18:19 - 12. Secrets of men (Romans 2:16)
1:32:40 - 13. How does faith establish the law? (Romans 3:31)
1:34:42 - 14. Tom's comment on music

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