1. Further Still

2. Which of these concepts has to
come first in order to understand
the other—
faith or obedience?

3. Faith—proof of what we believe

4. Obedience—the way we choose to
live

5. Saving Faith consists of three elements:
1.MENTAL: the mind understands the gospel and the
truth about Christ
2.EMOTIONAL: one emotionally embraces the
truthfulness of those facts with
sorrow over sin and joy over God’s
mercy and grace
3.VOLITIONAL: the sinner surrenders his will to Christ
and trusts in Him as the only hope of
salvation

6. 17For therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold
the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known
of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.

7. What is righteousness?
Paul presents the standard of
God…

8. Vv. 17 Righteousness (appears 30
times in Romans) of/from God:
the state or condition of
perfectly conforming to God’s perfect
law and holy character.” (McArthur)
Same Greek root is translated
justified/justification (Also appears 30
times in Romans)

9. Target
Word
Strong’s
Number
Transliteration Definition
righteousness 1343 dikaiosunē righteousness, justice

10. How do we learn about faith?

11. 17For therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold
the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known
of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.

12. What does from faith to faith mean?

13. Target
Word
Strong’s
Number
Transliteration Definition
faith 4102 pisteōs assurance,
pledge, proof

14. This could mean:
--a parallel statement from vv. 16 to everyone who believes
--this righteousness is from God alone; from beginning to end
-from the faithfulness of God to the faith of receiving man
--from the faith depending on God (Creator/Judge) to the
faith depending on Christ (Mediator/Messiah)
--from faith when we are justified (spirit) to the faith when we
are glorified (body)
--from faith taking Christ as Savior to faith allowing Him to be
our life

15. How is man EVER capable of living
justly/righteously?

16. 17For therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold
the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known
of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.

17. Paul presents God’s case…

18. 17For therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who
hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known
of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.

19. Who are these people whom God
reveals unrighteousness and
ungodliness?

20. How does God reveal the truth of
the sin of the irreligious, immoral,
pagan?

21. 17For therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold
the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known
of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.

22. How will God show their
unrighteousness and ungodliness to
them?

23. Matthew Henry states that the best
way to understand the truths explained
in the former
part of the book of Romans (the
doctrine) is to ABIDE and ABOUND in
the practice of the duties prescribed
In the latter part (the practical.) “For if
any man will do His will, he shall know
of the doctrine….” John 7:17

24. As we raise our children,
so shall we be raised.
Obey first,
Understand (faith) later.
Matthew 18:3
Unless you are converted and become
as little children, you will by no means
enter the Kingdom of Heaven.