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Paul continues to use Abraham as the model of saving faith. Abraham was not made righteous by keeping the law—the law didn’t even exist yet—but by trusting in God’s promise (v. 13). That promise wasn’t only about land or descendants; it ultimately pointed forward to a global inheritance through Christ for everyone who believes (vv. 16–17). The law, Paul says, brings wrath, not righteousness (v. 15). But God’s promise rests on grace and is guaranteed by faith, which is how both Jews and Gentiles can be counted as Abraham’s true children (v. 16).
Even when everything seemed hopeless, Abraham believed. He knew he was old, and Sarah was barren, but he still trusted that God could give life to the dead and bring something out of nothing (vv. 18–21). That kind of faith—fully convinced that God would do what He promised—was “counted to him as righteousness” (v. 22). And the good news is that this wasn’t just for Abraham. It’s for us too—everyone who believes in the God who raised Jesus from the dead, who was delivered up for our sins and raised for our justification (vv. 23–25).
🎯 Theme: Faith in God’s promise, not human effort, is what makes us righteous before Him.
🌀 Reflection: Like Abraham, we are called to believe in the God who gives life to the dead and keeps His promises. Where are you tempted to doubt? Ask God to help you trust Him, even when it doesn’t make sense.
💬 Mission Challenge: Share Romans 4:20–21 with someone today and encourage them to trust in God’s power to do what He has promised.
Just Keith Harris 
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