Let that ethical philosophy therefore of free-will be far from a Christian mind.
The gospel is not a doctrine of the tongue, but of life.
It is faith alone that justifies, but faith that justifies can never be alone.
There is no inconsistency in saying that God rewards good works, provided we understand that nevertheless men obtain eternal life gratuitously.
When God designs to forgive us he changes our hearts and turns us to obedience by His Spirit.
The subject then of these chapters may be stated thus, - man's only righteousness is through the mercy of God in Christ, which being offered by the Gospel is apprehended by faith.