and you have thought that because you are not worthy, therefore there could be no way you could enjoy His favor. You must be somewhat surprised to read a text like this: “Him who justifies the ungodly.” I do not wonder that you are surprised; for with all my familiarity with the great grace of God, I never cease to wonder at it. It does sound surprising, does it not, that it would be possible for a holy God to justify an unholy person?