Romans

Описание: Romans 4:21–25 — “What Is Written Is for Us Also”

21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

Outline

“What Is Written Is for Us Also”

1. A Persuaded Faith (v.21)

“Being fully persuaded…”

Abraham was not casually hopeful. He was fully persuaded.
    •    God made the promise.
    •    God had the power.
    •    God would perform it.

Faith rests not in feelings — but in God’s ability.

Abraham believed what seemed impossible:
    •    A dead womb.
    •    An aged body.
    •    A delayed promise.

Yet he was persuaded that what God promised, God could perform.

Brother Ernest, this is the backbone of every believer’s confidence — not our strength, but His.


2. A Credited Righteousness (v.22)

“And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”

Because he believed, righteousness was imputed — credited — placed to his account.

This is courtroom language.

Abraham did not earn righteousness.
He did not achieve righteousness.
He received righteousness.

And that word “therefore” is beautiful.

Because he believed → therefore it was credited.

Faith is the instrument.
Grace is the source.
Righteousness is the gift.

3. A Written Example (v.23)

“Now it was not written for his sake alone…”

This is where Paul lifts our eyes.

The story of Abraham is not ancient history merely — it is divine instruction.

The Holy Spirit recorded Genesis 15:6 not just to honor Abraham — but to teach us.

Scripture is not filler.
It is revelation.

What was written then speaks now.

4. A Shared Imputation (v.24)

“But for us also…”

Here is the glory.

The same righteousness imputed to Abraham
is imputed to us
if we believe.

Notice the object of faith:

“If we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.”

Abraham believed God would give life to the dead womb.
We believe God gave life to His dead Son.

Faith has always been centered on a life-giving God.

The object has progressed in clarity —
but the principle remains:
Righteousness comes by believing God.

5. A Finished Work (v.25)

“Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”

This verse is the gospel in miniature.

Delivered — because of our offences.
Raised — because the payment was accepted.

If He had remained in the grave, justification would be uncertain.

But resurrection is heaven’s receipt stamped “Paid in Full.”

The cross dealt with sin.
The resurrection declared righteousness.

Summary

What was written about Abraham was written for us.
    •    His persuasion shows us what faith looks like.
    •    His imputed righteousness shows us how salvation works.
    •    His recorded story shows us Scripture’s purpose.
    •    His example points us to Christ.

Abraham believed in the promise.
We believe in the risen Savior.

The principle has never changed:

Believe God — and righteousness is credited.

Reflection Questions
    1.    Am I fully persuaded that God can perform what He has promised me?
    2.    Is my confidence in my works — or in Christ’s finished work?
    3.    Do I treat Scripture as written personally “for us also”?

Poem

“For Us Also”

It was not ink on ancient page,
Nor history locked in distant age;
But words preserved by sovereign hand
To help our trembling hearts to stand.

Abraham looked at stars above,
We look to Christ in risen love;
One promise then, one Savior now —
One righteousness by faith we bow.

What once was written, still speaks true,
Not just for him — but me and you.

Cliché

The faith that justified Abraham is the faith that justifies us — because the God who made the promise is the God who raised His Son.