Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin."
Today's quote, to me, more clearly confirms God's plan for eternal salvation than any other in the New Testament. Herein, Paul, speaking to how God justified David's sins because of his faith,clearly states that by having faith in Jesus Christ, through the operation of God, not only will a lost soul be forgiven of his/her sins but he/she will also, through faith, have those sins be "covered". Paul said also that God will "impute" righteousness into those who have faith, meaning that, to those who believe in Jesus Christ, faith becomes the righteousness that is required to be reunited with God in heaven for eternity.
Paul said; "Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered." That simply means that the sins of one who has faith in Jesus, don't matter.
Paul went further and said; "Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin." This means that, concerning those who believe in Jesus Christ, no sins will not be counted against them in the final judgment.
Are there conditions and restrictions that come with the promise that is made in today's quote? Yes. Paul will establish those restrictions and conditions as this series of lessons on faith continue.~
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