Romans 4:5 But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Faith is natural to man; the mightiest principle in the soul. It is the foundation of trade; the wheel of commerce; the bond of social life; the abiding root of the family tree. And such is the faith that reposes on the Son of God. Faith is not the creation of theology or Christianity. It is older than either. It is not something supernaturally implanted in a man when he becomes a Christian. It is no new faculty bestowed. That principle which trusts a parent's love, and produces obedience to a parent's will, is the same principle exercised in another region which makes us one with God. Thus, the salvation which God has provided for all becomes a salvation not only worthy the acceptance of all, but possible to be accepted by all. Salvation becomes a universal possibility, because it is offered to a capacity which all men possess and exercise. (R. Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. |
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