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For if Abraham was declared-righteous by works, he has a boast— but not before God.

His Righteousness Came By Faith

For what does the Scripture say?— “And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness” [Gen 15:6]. Now to the one working, the wages are not credited to him based-on grace, but based on debt.

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If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) but as an obligation.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22