MORE ABOUT ABRAHAM'S FAITH AND OURS
Passage: Romans 4:9~25
Keyverse: 23-24
1. Righteousness by faith, not by circumcision nor the law (9-15)
Many Jews thought that being circumcised or keeping God's law made
them righteous before God. Circumcision started with Abraham. But Abraham was
credited by God with righteousness for his faith (Gen 15:6), not for
circumcision, which came later (Gen 17). So Abraham is the spiritual father of
all who have faith, whether Jew or Gentile (11-12). Abraham's faith blessed
him, his family and the world.
2. Resurrection faith (16-25)
Abraham means "father of many." God made him a
"father of many nations." He is the father of-not just Jews, but of
all who believe in God's promises. Abraham had faith in the power of God, even
to give an old man and his barren old wife a child. It was resurrection faith.
Our resurrection faith is in Jesus Christ who died for our sins and rose again.
All who believe this are credited with righteousness.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins and rose again.
Thank you for giving me eternal life in you.
One Word: Jesus died for my sins and rose again.
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