c) The oracles of God
Lit. “The word of God” (Romans 3:2)
3. What if some did not believe? (Romans 3:3a)
a) This was a fact
b) There were some who did not believe?
4. Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? (Romans 3:3b)
a) Certainly not! (Romans 3:4a)
b) Their unbelief does not reflect on God in any way adversely!
5. A strong contrast given
a) God
b) Man
6. Let God be true (Romans 3:4b)
a) God is true
b) Even if some did not believe in Him
Against You, You only have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight-
That you may be found just when You speak, and blameless when you judge. (Psalm 51:4)
7. Every man a liar
a) In contrast to God
b) Man’s lying does not reflect on God adversely in any way!
Surely men of low degree are a vapour,
Men of high degree are a lie;
If they are weighed in the scales,
They are altogether lighter than vapour. (Psalm 62:9)
8. As it is written
a) The Scriptures are sighted: –
i) As authoritative
ii) As a source of knowledge
iii) As a source of insight
b) Standard practice
i) To know the Scriptures well
ii) To cite the Scriptures with understanding and skill