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Romans 4:1-5; 4:16-5:2  |  Dec 16, 2023 - 3:00 pm

Romans 4:1–5

Abraham Justified by Faith

What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in1 him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,

Footnotes

[1] 4:5 Or but trusts; compare verse 24

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Romans 4:16–5:2

16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness1 of Sarah’s womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.

Peace with God Through Faith

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we2 have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith3 into this grace in which we stand, and we4 rejoice5 in hope of the glory of God.

Footnotes

[1] 4:19 Greek deadness
[2] 5:1 Some manuscripts let us
[3] 5:2 Some manuscripts omit by faith
[4] 5:2 Or let us; also verse 3
[5] 5:2 Or boast; also verses 3, 11

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