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We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
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Justified by Faith Alone
Commentators unanimously affirm this verse as a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. It declares that a person is made right with God (justified) solely through faith in Jesus Christ. This justification is entirely separate from any 'works of the law.' Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin stress that our actions, however good, cannot contribute to our righteous standing before God; it is a gift received by faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore. As the result of the previous train of argument.
That a man. That all who are justified; that is, that…
We reckon therefore (λογιζομεθα ουν). Present middle indicative. Westcott and Hort read γαρ instead of ουν. "My fixed opinion" is.…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore. . . .—There is a remarkable division among some of the best authorities on this verse between “therefore” and “for.” Th…
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Baptist
It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds o…
The opening words here suggest that this paragraph is designed especially for Jews, for even though boasting is not confined to them, it has alread…
16th Century
Protestant
We then conclude, etc. He now draws the main proposition as one that is incontrovertible and adds an explanation. Justification by faith i…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore we conclude This is the conclusion from the premises, the sum total of the whole account:
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God wills that the great work of the justification and salvation of sinners be carried on from first to last in such a way as to exclude boasting. …
13th Century
Catholic
1. After showing that Jews have no advantage over the Gentiles either regarding sin or righteousness, he now presents his intended conclusio…
