15 For the law always brings punishment on those who try to obey it. 4 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? He believes that his good works can cam him salvation and favor with God. In Romans 4:19, there is textual uncertainty as to if we should read he considered his body as good as dead or if we should read he did not consider his own body. The Bible says, “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, [Jesus Christ], that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Romans 4:11 And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. First: Abraham was justified by faith. If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he … The following verse (v.5) describes the person who does not work (the believer). So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to... Read verse in New International Version It points at Christ, and it refers to the promise, Genesis 12:3. 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. The law worketh wrath, by showing that every transgressor is … Note the contrast in these verses: The System of Works The Way of Faith Romans 4 - NIV: What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. 14 If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise is pointless. 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? ‎Official Bible Hub app with quick access to the Bible Hub search, an offline Bible reader, online Bibles, commentaries, devotions, topics, interlinear, and much more. In Thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Romans 4:1-25.THE FOREGOING DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ILLUSTRATED FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT. For Lections search, a drop down menu will show all the available scripture citations as soon as you start to type. CHAPTER 4. Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” — a complete life full of purpose (John 10:10). Commentary on Romans 4:13-22 (Read Romans 4:13-22) The promise was made to Abraham long before the law. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. What shall we say then that Abraham, our father as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?--that is, (as the order in the original shows), "hath found, as pertaining to ('according to,' or 'through') the flesh"; meaning, "by all … Romans 4:4 This verse describes the person who works. Romans 4:20-22 King James Version (KJV). Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 11 And # Gen. 17:10 he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that # Luke 19:9; Rom. 1-3. 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