What does this commentary mean about Rahab ?

Question

A true believer is desirous, not only to be in covenant with God, but in communion with the people of God; and is willing to fare as they fare. By her works Rahab declared herself to be just. That she was not justified by her works appears plainly; because the work she did was faulty in the manner, and not perfectly good,

therefore it could not be answerable to the perfect justice or righteousness of God. (Heb 11:32-38)

this is from a commentary from Biblegateway.com

Answer 1

When Rahab helped the Hebrew spies who had come into Jericho she demonstrated her faith in the God of Heaven and God counted her faith as righteousness just as He does our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Rather than trusting in the walls of Jericho and staying with her people she trusted in God and joined His people.

Rahab's work was faulty because 1) she lied which is a sin and 2) no amount of good works on our part can atone for the sins that we have already committed. Sin carries a penalty that can only be atoned for by the death of the sinner or by the substitutionary death of the spotless Lamb of God, namely Christ Jesus our Savior.

Answer 2

Rahab's belief, her faith, was attributed to her for righteousness. She believed that the spies had come from God. And acting upon her faith prompted her to send them out of the city by way of the wall...

Answer 3

You have got to learn the whole Bible to get the actual snapshot. Consider simply those 2 verses. John 17:three This method permanent lifestyles, their taking in competencies of you, the one actual God, and of the only whom you despatched forth, Jesus Christ. James two:26 Indeed, because the frame with out spirit is lifeless, so additionally religion with out works is lifeless. So we have got to suppose, but in addition retain to be taught from the scriptures, acquire religion, and end up that via Christian works.

Answer 4

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