Week 7 of 31
StudyRomans 4:1-12
Week 7The Heart of the Gospel

Abraham: Father of Faith

Romans 4:1-12

Paul uses Abraham as the key example: righteousness was credited to him by faith, not works—and this was before circumcision, making him father of all who believe.

Romans 4:1-12

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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.'

Key Themes

Faith credited as righteousnessWorks vs. faithCircumcision as signFather of all believers

Logic Words to Notice

forbecausethenso that

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