gaining acquittal from guilt by His free unpurchased grace through the deliverance which is found in Christ Jesus.

whereas in the case of a man who pleads no actions of his own, but simply believes in Him who declares the ungodly free from guilt, his faith is placed to his credit as righteousness.

And, without growing weak in faith, he could contemplate his own vital powers which had now decayed--for he was nearly 100 years old--and Sarah's barrenness.

If therefore we have now been pronounced free from guilt through His blood, much more shall we be delivered from God's anger through Him.

and those whom He has pre-destined He also has called; and those whom He has called He has also declared free from guilt; and those whom He has declared free from guilt He has also crowned with glory.

Who shall impeach those whom God has chosen? God declares them free from guilt.

For I could pray to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brethren, my human kinsfolk--for such the Israelites are.

while the descendants of Israel, who were in pursuit of a Law that could give righteousness, have not arrived at one.

And how are men to preach unless they have been sent to do so? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good!"

And again the Psalmist says, "Be glad, ye Gentiles, in company with His People."

in order that if God be willing I may come to you with a glad heart, and may enjoy a time of rest with you.