Romans 4:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But here's the thing — if you're not trying to earn your way to God through good deeds, but instead you just trust the one who makes ungodly people right with him, that faith is what counts as righteousness.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God doesn't grade on performance — he grades on faith.

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