Abraham was faithful to God despite his circumstances. In other words, when the world would say one thing, Abraham believed God, even if God’s promise seemed too good to be true. Paul used the example of Abraham to give us a clue about what faith looks like, and to drive home the notion that we are made right with God through faith, not by what we do.
Paul’s Jewish audience would know Abraham well from stories that had been passed down for generations. Paul’s Gentile audience would learn in this moment about a very faithful man who set an amazing example for all of us. What a hero of faith! Continue reading “Romans 4:1-25 – Who Was Abraham?”
