"Grace: Old Testament Precendents" - Romans 3:27-4:8
Nov 1, 2026 • Pastor Michael Gabbert
Romans 1-5: Gospel Foundations
“Grace: Old Testament Precedents”
Romans 3:27-4:8
Having explained the gospel of justification by faith (3:21-26), Paul now defends the gospel
against its critics. He begins by supplying Old Testament precedents: Israel’s most illustrious
patriarch and Israel’s most significant king. He now reveals salvation’s greatest surprise.
1. Faith and Works: Rhetorical Questions (3:27-31)
• What about human boasting?
• Does God discriminate?
• Is the Law pointless now?
2. Justification for “Good People” (4:1-3)
• An Ancient Truth: Abraham
• Paul and James Reconciled
3. Justification for “Bad People” (4:4-8)
• A Shocking Truth: David
• Paradox of God’s Nature Resolve