LITV What then shall we say our father Abraham to have found according to flesh? (i.e What did He discover about being made right with God? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has a boast, but not with God. Romans 4:1 For what …
Unwaivering Abraham Gems
What is happening in this part of Romans 4? We all know what Paul has written here is not true. How can Paul say Abraham was unwaivering in faith, fully convinced that God would do what He had promised?
What is happening here? Is Paul incorrect or the Bible?
Bible Gem 161 – Jew/Gentile Circumcised/Uncircumcised (Rom 4:9)
Rom 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith. (NLT) What an interesting translation found in the NLT. All others …
Bible Gem 162 – The timing of Abe’s circumcision (Rom 4:9-16)
Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith. But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he …
Bible Gem 163 – Abraham – the faith that didn’t waver (Rom 4:16-25)
So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of …
Bible Gem 166 – The Nature of Abraham’s Faith (Rom 1:17 + Chapt 4)
Yes I admit I did miss out commenting on Romans 1:17 “from faith to faith” at the time. (There are times when I am teaching this in class and I don’t want the students to get the answer prematurely. ) But I marvel at the …