Romans 4 Amplified (2024)

1. Romans 4 AMP - Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old - Bible Gateway

Abraham believed in (trusted, relied on) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living, right standing with God).
Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament - What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking, has found? [Has he obtained a favored standing?] For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “ABRAHAM BELIEVED IN (trusted, relied on) GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIS ACCOUNT AS RIGHTEOUSNESS (right living, right standing with God).” Now to a laborer, his wages are not credited as a favor or a gift, but as an obligation [something owed to him]. But to the one who does not work [that is, the one who does not try to earn his salvation by doing good], but believes and completely trusts in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited to him as righteousness (right standing with God).

Abraham believed in (trusted in) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living and right standing with God).
[BUT] IF so, what shall we say about Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking–[what did he] find out? [How does this affect his position, and what was gained by him?] For if Abraham was justifie

The promise to Abraham and to his descendants, that he would inherit the world, didn't come through the Law but through the righteousness that comes from faith.
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Justification by Faith Evidenced in Old Testament - What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking, has found? [Has he obtained

Without becoming weak in faith he considered his own body, now as good as dead [for producing children] since he was about a hundred years old.
In hope against hope Abraham believed that he would become a father of many nations, as he had been promised [by God]: “SO [numberless] SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.” [Gen 15:5] Without becoming weak in

Abraham acted in faith when he stood in God's presence, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't even exist.
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As it is written, I have made you the father of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom he believed, Who gives life to the dead

Blessed and happy andto be envied are those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered up and completely buried.
4 [But] if so, what shall we say about Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking—[what did he] find out? [How does this a...

Abraham Justified by Faith. Romans 4. 1 [BUT] IF so, what shall we say about Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking--[what did he] find out?
Abraham Justified by Faith - [BUT] IF so, what shall we say about Abraham, our forefather humanly speaking--[what did he] find out? [How does this affect his position, and what was gained by him?] For if Abraham was justified (established as just by acquittal from guilt) by good works [that he did, t..

4:17 As it is written, I have made you the father of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom he believed, Who gives life to the ...
As it is written, I have made you the father of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom he believed, Who gives life to the dead