In place of righteousness
“Nay, but does not St. Paul expressly say, To him that does not work, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly (Romans 4:5), his faith is counted for righteousness? And does it not follow from hence, That faith is to a believer in the room, in the place of righteousness? But if faith is in the room of righteousness or holiness, what need is there of this too?”
1771 text
7. “Nay, but does not St. Paul expresly say, Unto him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness? And does it not follow from hence, That faith is to a believer in the room, in the place of righteousness? But if faith is in the room of righteousness or holiness, what need is there of this too?”
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 35 in the 1771 Works. Romans 3:31.
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