ABRAHAM’S FAITH AND OURS
Romans 4:1-25
Key Verses: 4:23-24
“The words ‘it was credited to him’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness — for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.”
- Under what circumstances was Abraham justified, and why is his example so important (3:28; 4:1-3; Gen 15:6)? How do people understand works and wages (4)? How is being justified by faith different (5)?
- What further example does the author give (6)? According to David, who is the truly blessed or happy person (7-8)? How did David experience God who justifies the ungodly?
- For whom is the blessedness of being credited as righteous (9)? When was Abraham credited as righteous (10)? What is the purpose of circumcision (11a)? In what sense is Abraham a father of all who believe (11b-12)?
- What promise did God give Abraham, and how did he receive it (13)? What happens to those who depend on the law (14-15)? What blessing comes to those who receive the promise through faith (16a)? Who are Abraham’s offspring (16b-17)?
- What was Abraham’s condition when he received the promise, and how did he respond to the promise (18)? How did Abraham demonstrate his faith (19-22)?
- Read verses 23-25. Notice the repetition of “credited…as righteousness” in this chapter. To whom does God credit righteousness? In what respect is the essence of our faith the same as Abraham’s?