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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Romans 4:5

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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But to him that worketh not--who, despairing of acceptance with God by "working" for it the work of obedience, does not attempt it. but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly--casts himself upon the mercy of Him that justifieth those who deserve only condemnation. his faith, &c.--(See on Rom 4:3). Second: David sings of the same justification.
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